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(7 Jun 2019) A New York City man accused of planning a terrorist attack on Times Square is being held without bail.
Ashiqul Alam was arraigned Friday on charges he bought illegal guns from an undercover agent to move the plot forward.
Federal prosecutors said in court that the 22-year-old is a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Alam moved to the US from Bangladesh 12 years ago and is a legal permanent resident.
In court papers, prosecutors said he spoke about terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State group, during months of conversations with the agent and "repeatedly expressed interest in purchasing firearms and explosives for a terrorist attack in the New York City area."
According to court papers, Alam and the agent made a trip to Times Square to record video of the area.
His lawyer, James Darrow, declined comment.
Times Square, which is in the heart of the Broadway theater district and is packed with tourists day and night, has been a target of attacks before.

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