Manhattan Man Charged with Making IEDs After Online Chemical Purchases

Federal Charges for IED Creation

• 💡 55-year-old Michael Gan is accused by federal prosecutors of purchasing chemicals online to create at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
• 🎯 Authorities allege that Gan attempted to target places like the Williamsburg Bridge.

Discovery of Explosive Devices

• 📍 Charging documents reveal that five devices were found on residential rooftops in lower Manhattan.
• 🚇 One IED was discovered on an active subway track on the Williamsburg Bridge.
• ✋ Another device was allegedly in Gan's possession at the time of his arrest in June.

Evidence and Arrest Details

• 📸 Surveillance cameras reportedly show Gan on the rooftops where four shotgun shells and 30 grams of explosive powder were found, intended for combination with the IEDs.
• ⚠️ The amount of explosive powder found is stated to be 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks.
• 📱 Investigators note that hours before his arrest, Gan posted on Instagram, "Who wants me to go out to play like no tomorrow?"

Legal Ramifications

• ⚖️ Gan faces three separate charges: attempted destruction of property by means of explosives, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of destructive devices.
• 🤝 Investigators are crediting witnesses for their role in helping to track down the suspect.