Fake explosives came from Conn.

Stamford (AP) - Federal authorities say the four men accused of plotting to plant bombs outside two New York synagogues tried to acquire explosives in Connecticut.

Prosecutors say the men thought they were working with Pakistani terrorists, but instead they were accompanied by an FBI informant who gave them inert explosives.

Authorities say James Cromitie, David Williams and Laguerre Payen visited a Stamford warehouse May 6 to examine the explosives and take them back to New York.

Authorities say a fourth suspect, Onta Williams, backed out of the trip because he believed they were being followed by law enforcement.

All four are charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction within the United States and conspiracy to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles. They face life in prison if convicted.