Two Arrested Following Explosives Plot Near Gracie Mansion

FBI agents apprehended Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat after a raid on their Pennsylvania homes linked them to a failed attempt to detonate an improvised explosive device near Gracie Mansion.

7 articles, 2 posts·March 9 – March 9, 2026

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Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat were arrested for allegedly attempting to detonate improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion.
The suspects are accused of being ISIS supporters who intended to cause mass casualties during a protest.
Federal authorities conducted raids on the suspects' homes in Pennsylvania as part of the investigation.
The Department of Justice has officially charged both individuals with terrorism-related offenses.

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CASE UPDATE from @NewYorkFBI: Two ISIS Supporters Charged with Attempting to Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion Learn more: https://t.co/ALgAFr5vOE https://t.co/aq9QkefQY8

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🚨TWO ISIS SUPPORTERS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO DETONATE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES DURING PROTESTS OUTSIDE GRACIE MANSION Avowed ISIS supporters Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi attempted to detonate two devices containing shrapnel and highly volatile explosive material during a protest and counter-protest outside the Mayor of New York's residence. Great work @SDNYnews @NYPDnews @FBINewYork! 🔗: https://t.co/snB5ASObE7

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