A New York man has been charged with constructing and stashing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on active subway tracks and residential rooftops. Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, allegedly built at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals he purchased online, according to federal authorities. The plot was uncovered when Gann was arrested with another device on him, leading to the prosecution of the case. Law enforcement officials credited the swift cooperation between agencies for preventing a potential disaster, emphasizing that no lives were lost due to the timely intervention.
According to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Gann’s alleged actions included throwing an IED onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks and hoarding explosives, some with shotgun shells, above Manhattan apartment buildings. Authorities say the threat was significant, with the potential to cause widespread harm. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s National Security and International Narcotics Unit, highlighting the seriousness of the charges.
During his arrest, Gann was found with another device, and his arrest came just days after he made an Instagram post that appeared to signal his intent to carry out the attack. The FBI Assistant Director, Christopher Raia, praised the