The group was able to acquire malathion pesticide and nitrogen mustard precursors, however it is believed they were unable to acquire further precursors for the final stages. From interrogation of key suspects in the 2004 raids against the network, the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) was able to ascertain the final goal of the group was to use the chemical agents within a mortar round, possibly for firing or detonation as an improvised chemical device.
The group managed to acquire malathion pesticide and precursors for nitrogen mustard, but it is believed they were unable to obtain additional components needed for the final stage of their plan. Through interrogations of key suspects in the 2004 raids against the network, the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) determined that the group's ultimate goal was to use these chemicals within a mortar round, potentially for firing or detonation as an improvised chemical weapon.