The U.S. Secret Service said it uncovered a large network of electronic devices capable of disrupting cellphone networks in New York ahead of the 80th anniversary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly .

The agency tasked with protecting the president and vice president did not share evidence of a specific plot or threat against world leaders during the annual gathering.

However, the U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran said that the "potential" for damage was significant, ranging from disabling regional cellphone towers to facilitating communications between criminals and foreign adversaries. The network could also likely be used for espionage.

According to the Secret Service, there were over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards, and other illicit materials found in multi

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