Rezwan Ferdaus thought he was working with al Queda when he plotted to fly explosive-packed drones into the Capitol and Pentagon, according to The Hill.
Ferdaus allegedly gave the undercover FBI agents a detailed set of attack plans “with step-by-step instructions as to how he planned to attack the Pentagon and Capitol,” according to the Department of Justice.
The plans focused on the use of three small remote-controlled drone-like aircraft loaded with C-4 plastic explosives, which he planned to fly into the Capitol and the Pentagon using GPS equipment, according to the DOJ.
The DOJ stressed that the public was never in danger from the explosive devices, which it said were controlled at all times by undercover FBI officials who closely monitored Ferdaus as he allegedly developed his plot.
According to the DOJ, Ferdaus aimed to create a devastating psychological impact with the attacks, saying at one point, “I just can’t stop; there is no other choice for me.”
The Muslim student is a big fan of jihad and was stockpiling weapons. But according to the DOJ, none of this had anything to do with any sort of ideology or anything.
“I want the public to understand that Mr. Ferdaus’s conduct, as alleged in the complaint, is not reflective of a particular culture, community or religion,” Ortiz said.
Well, good. Glad we have that all worked out.
The Other McCain has more.
Update: The Sundries Shack linked – thanks!
Tags: plot, Rezwan Ferdaus, terrorism
If it weren’t so scary, it’d be funny. But it’s not and these people trying to create a “man caused disaster” of a particular culture, community or religion, given a pass by authorities like Mr. Ortiz are fooling no one but themselves at our expense. Insulting and frightening to say the least.
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