‘Saving lives’: FBI reveals multiple arrests in thwarted Michigan terrorism plot
‘Violent attack’ apparently intended to hit over Halloween weekend
A potential terrorist attack that had been planned in Michigan has been thwarted by the FBI, which announced multiple arrests in the case.
FBI chief Kash Patel wrote online, “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend. More details to come. Thanks to the men and women of FBI and law enforcement everywhere standing guard 24/7 and crushing our mission to defend the homeland.”
A report at Fox News said Patel described how the FBI’s quick response was able to prevent “a potentially tragic situation from unfolding.”
“Through swift action and close coordination with our local partners, a potential act of terror was stopped before it could unfold. The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack — and thanks to their dedication, Michigan will have a safe and happy Halloween,” he said.
Details had not been released, but Dan Bongino, the bureau’s deputy director, said, “This is what real law enforcement looks like — proactive, relentless, and focused on saving lives.”
He said, “Our agents and partners in Michigan acted fast, followed the evidence, and stopped a threat before anyone got hurt. Under the leadership of Director Patel and the watch of this FBI, America is a safer place.”
Fox noted that the word of the threat comes less than a year after Shamsud Din Jabbar “plowed a pickup truck into New Year’s revelers on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street. Fifteen people were killed and dozens were injured, making it one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in the U.S. since 9/11.”
The FBI said multiple suspects were in custody following the raid done by several law enforcement agencies.
