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NYC Teens Allegedly Plotted Bomb Attack to Outdo Boston Marathon Tragedy, Prosecutors Reveal

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In a chilling echo of past terror plots, two young men, allegedly inspired by ISIS, have been accused of plotting an attack on New York City protests, according to federal prosecutors. Their aim was reportedly to create chaos and destruction on a scale surpassing the infamous Boston Marathon bombing.

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were apprehended by authorities after allegedly deploying two homemade explosive devices near Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side. The explosives contained triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a volatile substance known for its use in several high-profile terrorist attacks in recent years, as confirmed by officials.

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