Teen charged in terrorism probe linked to Islamic extremism.

OAN’s Abril Elfi

3:38 PM – Monday,​ August 14,⁢ 2023

A West Philadelphia teen has been charged amid a terrorism investigation for allegedly communicating ⁣with a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda.

On Monday, the‍ arrest ‌of the 17-year-old boy was ‍announced by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and FBI Special Agent in Charge Jacqueline McGuire at a press conference.

According to investigators, the suspect allegedly interacted ‍with Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad (KTJ), which the United States government had designated ⁢as a terrorist organization‍ in 2022 and is said to be affiliated ⁢with Al-Qaeda.

The FBI claimed that the teen was ‌also exchanging terrorist propaganda and instructions on how ⁤to ⁣conduct crimes, including making bombs. They claimed that he ⁣appeared to be preparing to leave the country in order to engage in or support terrorism.

Additionally, the unidentified subject allegedly purchased tactical equipment, ⁢chemicals, wiring, and devices often used as ​remote detonators.

“These purchases quickly escalated this case in both ⁣threat ​and priority for‌ our office,” ‍McGuire said. “This was⁣ now a⁤ situation where we believed public safety was at risk.”

The 17-year-old was taken into custody Friday after the FBI and district attorneys got a hold of a warrant for his arrest ⁢as well as one for ‍a search of his home.

The teen boy has ‍not been publicly identified due to his age. He is currently charged for the possession of ⁤weapons of mass destruction, criminal conspiracy, arson, causing ‌or risking catastrophe, and other related offenses.

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