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Florida man charged in alleged backpack bomb plot

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A Florida resident has been charged in an alleged backpack bomb plot he planned to carry out in the United States, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

 

Harlem Suarez, also known as Almlak Benitez, 23, of Key West, Florida, was charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, the department said.

 

Prosecutors allege that he was inspired by the Islamic State militant group.

 

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