In a chilling revelation, New Orleans law enforcement has disclosed that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the terrorist behind the recent Bourbon Street attack, had concocted an extremely rare explosive compound.
The 42-year-old ISIS-inspired extremist had planned to detonate two homemade bombs, a plot that was fortunately thwarted by the police.
According to The New York Post, the authorities are currently probing how Jabbar acquired knowledge about the explosive chemicals. These substances, officials noted, have never been previously employed in any terrorist assault in the United States or Europe. The specifics of the rare compound and the process through which Jabbar manufactured it in his Texas residence remain undisclosed. The Post exclusively obtained images of Jabbar's workshop, revealing a collection of chemical bottles and a comprehensive list of compounds typically used in bomb-making, all seized by the FBI.
Jabbar had strategically placed the two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in coolers near the site of the fatal truck ramming incident that claimed 14 lives on New Year's Day. These IEDs were equipped with an electronic transmitter for detonation. However, before he could execute his plan, Jabbar was neutralized by law enforcement officers.
Further investigations led to the discovery of additional bomb-making materials in Jabbar's AirBnB rental on Mandeville Street. The FBI reported that the terrorist attempted to set the property on fire in a bid to obliterate it and any incriminating evidence.
The identities of all but one of the victims have been released to the public. The injured count stands at 30, with 16 still hospitalized, including eight in intensive care. The incident also resulted in injuries to two officers during the exchange of gunfire with Jabbar.
This horrific event marks the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in recent years, underscoring the warnings from federal officials about the resurgence of international terrorism threats.
As the investigation into Jabbar's homemade bombs continues, authorities are also striving to unravel his motives behind the attack. Evidence of his allegiance to ISIS, including an ISIS flag found in his truck and Facebook videos expressing his support for the terrorist group, have been uncovered. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism and the need for continued vigilance and robust counter-terrorism measures.
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