Five men, who sources say the FBI believes may have a connection to the bombings in Chelsea, were taken into custody in a joint operation by the FBI and the NYPD, the New York Post reported.
It is believed that the men were on their way to JFK airport when they were stopped, according to the Post.
Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera said he had an “unimpeachable source” that told him the five men were of Afghan descent.
Five Afghans in custody in Brooklyn in connection with the New York and New Jersey bombings. Not officially called suspects yet. Fast work.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 19, 2016
That’s from an unimpeachable police source, but I haven’t second sourced it yet. Don’t know how old they are or how long they’ve been here.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 19, 2016
Unable to get confirmation of earlier tweet that 5 Afghans arrested in connection w #explosions. Source never wrong before-but not confirmed
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 19, 2016
As law enforcent declares #AhmedKhanRahami prime suspect no word on whether 5 NJ based Afghans said to be arrested in Brooklyn are connected
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 19, 2016
The arrest occurred around the same time several homemade IEDs were found, and one exploded, in nearby Elizabeth NJ.
We did a traffic stop of a vehicle of interest in the investigation. No one has been charged with any crime. The investigation is continuing
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) September 19, 2016
Some witnesses reported that the men who were arrested were donned in traditional Arab garb.
Police have pulled over Arab garbed man on Belt Parkway by 4th avenue Bklyn @nypost
— Allen Roth (@NYCP) September 19, 2016
@NYCP @nypost pic.twitter.com/H1wnur8kdC
— Howie (@setox) September 19, 2016
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