A Huntsville man who recently was arrested on a terrorism charge obtained materials to build a bomb, according to court records made public today.

Aziz Sayyed

Aziz Sayyed, a 22-year-old living at Twickenham Village Apartments, is accused of procuring materials for the "manufacturing of explosive devices to be used against the United States...in furtherance of terrorism," investigators wrote in an arrest affidavit that was released today.

Police have released few details in the case. After Sayyed was taken into custody June 15, authorities from Huntsville, Madison County and the FBI said they do not believe the community is at risk. Police haven't said whether they are investigating additional suspects.

Sayyed, an American citizen originally from North Carolina, was arrested because of a citizen tip, police have said.

Police haven't said how long Sayyed was staying in Huntsville at Twickenham. A search warrant has been served at the apartment on Galaxy Way.

During a press conference last week, police said they believe the community, including Redstone Arsenal, is safe. It's not clear whether a specific threat was made.

Chris Colster, a spokesman for Redstone, said the Arsenal doesn't typically discuss security matters publicly. He declined comment on the Sayyed case but said the Arsenal security team appreciates the cooperation of local law enforcement.

Sayyed is charged with second-degree soliciting or providing support for terrorism. If convicted of the Class C felony, he faces up to 10 years in prison. Sayyed is held without bail in the Madison County Jail.

FBI officials haven't said whether Sayyed may also face federal charges. Court records do not reflect any federal cases against Sayyed.

Court records do not identify a defense attorney or prosecutor assigned to the case. If Sayyed hasn't hired a lawyer by July 5, he can ask a judge to appoint an attorney.