6 Former Yugoslav Citizens Charged With Plot to Attack Fort Dix, NJ

Via Associated Press:

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - Six nationals of the former Yugoslavia were arrested on charges they plotted to attack the Fort Dix Army base and "kill as many soldiers as possible," federal authorities said Tuesday.

The six were scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Camden later Tuesday to face charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. servicemen, said Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey.

The men apparently attempted to buy AK-47 s from an arms dealer, who tipped off the FBI.

The US Attorney's office has sceduled a press conference for 2:30PM today; at which-presumably-further details will be revealed.