PA man charged with attempting to make weapons of mass destruction after neighbor tip

A counterterrorism investigation involving local, state and federal authorities led to the arrest of a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania man accused of attempting to possess or manufacture weapons of mass destruction.

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce’s Office said 24-year-old Saleh Edwards has been charged with criminal attempt to possess or manufacture weapons of mass destruction.

The DA’s office, Wilkes-Barre City Police and the FBI launched an investigation after being notified of suspicious activity involving a resident on Saint Clair Street.

FBI special agents, along with county detectives and Wilkes-Barre police, conducted a court-authorized search at Edwards’ home Sunday.

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Court documents associated with the case have been filed under seal.

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