The two men have been indicted on weapons charges for allegedly making straw purchases of two handguns at the Cabela’s sporting goods store.
The men acquired two Hi-Point .45 ACP pistols but the weapons were intended to be handed over to someone else.
After the arrest, New Black Panther Party Leader , Chawn Kweli, posted a message on his blog blaming the operation on Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO).
“The wicked enemies of black people use lies and deceit to confuse the masses and misdirect the legitimate aspirations of the black power movement,” Kweli wrote. “As seen, in St. Louis, Mo, with the arrest of Chairman Olajawon Ali, and other activist ahead of the decision on whether to indict Officer Darren Wilson for killing Mike Brown – or not!”
The FBI has been concerned about the presence of New Black Panther members since the August shooting of Michael Brown which sparked the months-long protests. In August, St. Louis Division of the FBI issued a warning that the New Black Panther Party along with its leader Chawn Kweli were in Ferguson to incite violence.
CBS news reports the FBI arrested two individuals for buying explosives to use during upcoming protests in Ferguson, MO.
JUST IN: FBI have arrested 2 men in #STL area in sting operation for allegedly buying explosives to be used during protests, CBS News learns
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) November 22, 2014
Just into @CBSNews the FBI arrested 2 men were arrested Thurs near #ferguson in connection w/ buying explosives to be used in pipe bombs
— Mosheh Oinounou (@Mosheh) November 22, 2014
More on #Ferguson arrests: The men are allegedly members of the new Black Panthers and arrested as part of an FBI undercover operation.
— Mosheh Oinounou (@Mosheh) November 22, 2014
More: The men were arraigned in court Friday. Had intended to use the pipe bombs during protests. More on http://t.co/4e9ZwAU9x6 @CBSNews
— Mosheh Oinounou (@Mosheh) November 22, 2014
Story Developing. (H/T @BuzzFeedNews, CBS)
