FBI and NYPD thwart fiery assassination plot against pro-Palestinian activist in Hoboken, NY area (Mar.27/18)
Federal authorities have foiled an alleged plan to firebomb the home of prominent Palestinian-American lawyer Nerdeen Kiswani using a "fiery device." Undercover operations by FBI and NYPD agents arrested one suspect this week after intelligence identified his intentions in Hoboken, New Jersey. Officials confirmed that law enforcement successfully disrupted what they describe as both an assassination attempt on Ms. Kiswani's life and her residence before any harm could occur to the activist or others involved
Key Points
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1Federal and NYPD authorities arrested Alexander Heifler for plotting to firebomb a pro-Palestinian activist's home in New Jersey.
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2The plot involved assembling Molotov cocktails, which was discovered during an undercover operation led by the NYC Police Department over several weeks.
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3Law enforcement officials confirmed at least one arrest following search warrants executed on Thursday night near Hoboken and Staten Island locations.
Developments
Federal authorities arrested Alexander Heifler for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired firebomb attack on a pro-Palestinian activist's Staten Island home using molotov cocktails. The scheme was uncovered by NYPD undercover officers who intercepted online discussions and in-person meetings where details of the planned assault were discussed before it would have been executed mid-May or later, with charges filed against Heifler for unlawful possession of incendiary devices.