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WASHINGTON, June 23 (KUNA) -- Two men have been arrested in an alleged plot
to attack a military recruiting center in Seattle, Washington, the Justice
department confirmed Thursday.
Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, also known as Joseph Anthony Davis and Walli
Mujahid, also known as Frederik Domingue Jr. were arrested late Wednesday by
agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI).
Investigators said they have video and audio recording of the men plotting
to destroy the Military Entrance Processing Station, a screening and
processing center for all branches of the military. The men allegedly planned
to attack using grenades and machine guns.
"The complaint alleges these men intended to carry out a deadly attack
against our military where they should be most safe, here at home," Seattle
Attorney Jenny said in a news release.
"This is a sobering reminder of our need to be vigilant and that our first
line of defense is the people who live in our community. We were able to
disrupt the plot because someone stepped forward and reported it to
authorities," she added.
Agents became aware of the plot through someone the men tried to recruit as
a participant and monitored the plot. The weapons the men purchased had been
rendered inoperable, government officials said.
Abdul-Latif and Mujahidh are charged by complaint with conspiracy to murder
officers and employees of the U.S., conspiracy to use a weapon of mass
destruction, and possession of firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence.
Abdul-Latif is also charged with two counts of illegal possession of firearms.
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