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A Somali born US teen was arrested by FBI for allegedly trying to blow up a car bomb in Portland, Oregano. The teen was trying to blow up a van full of explosives in a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the place. The teenager is iddentified as Mohamed Osman Mohamud, aged 19, and is a Somali born US citizen.

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The attack is suspected with links to Pakistan-based terror outfits. The teenager was arrested after he dialed a cell phone which he thought would trigger a blast but instead he was arrested by FBI and the police.

Investigations revealed that Mohamud had planned the attacks fo months. It was a real threat and Mohamud was commited to carry out the attack on a very grand scale. It is also learned that he was warned several times about the seriousness of his plans, that many women and children would be killed. Mohamud also told that he had though about it since he was 15 and it was going to be a fireworks show for him.

Muhamud is charged with attempted use of weapon of mass destruction. He is expected to make final appearance in Federal court on monday. He could face a sentence of life in prison or $250,000 fine if convicted of the charges.

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