On Wednesday, U.S. authorities arrested Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, for allegedly planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange.

The arrest concluded a months-long investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The FBI acted after Yener shared his intricate plans with undercover agents he believed to be part of a militia he aimed to join.

He allegedly sought their assistance to acquire materials for a pipe bomb, driven by a motive to incite a 'reboot' of the U.S. government.

According to the court filings, Yener claimed that targeting the Stock Exchange would garner widespread support due to its inadequate security, which he had personally scoped.

An investigation into Yener's storage unit uncovered bomb-making sketches and electronic components potentially usable for explosive devices.

Evidence from search warrants also revealed his online history, which included bomb-making research dating back to 2017, and his communications further discussed this subject.

His arrest is a significant move in preventing potential large-scale violence in a heavily populated area.