FBI says it thwarted a potential terror attack; sources say it involved an ISIS inspired plot

FBI foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' in Michigan planned for Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel says

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday that federal agents arrested multiple suspects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent terrorist attack over Halloween weekend, with operations conducted in Dearborn and Inkster.</span

New York Post

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday that federal agents arrested multiple suspects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent terrorist attack over Halloween weekend, with operations conducted in Dearborn and Inkster.

Four senior law enforcement officials stated the arrested group consisted of young individuals with connections to foreign extremism, though authorities did not specify whether the ideology was ISIS, Al Qaeda or another organization.</span

Four senior law enforcement officials stated the arrested group consisted of young individuals with connections to foreign extremism, though authorities did not specify whether the ideology was ISIS, Al Qaeda or another organization.

Law enforcement sources told CNN the plot was inspired by ISIS and developed in online chatrooms where an FBI undercover agent was introduced during early discussions to monitor the group's activities.</span

Law enforcement sources told CNN the plot was inspired by ISIS and developed in online chatrooms where an FBI undercover agent was introduced during early discussions to monitor the group's activities.

Federal agents became concerned the attack might be imminent when participants referenced 'pumpkin day' during Halloween weekend discussions, prompting the decision to make arrests and conduct raids.</span

News Is Dead

Federal agents became concerned the attack might be imminent when participants referenced 'pumpkin day' during Halloween weekend discussions, prompting the decision to make arrests and conduct raids.

The Dearborn Police Department confirmed FBI operations occurred in their city Friday morning, with residents reporting loud bangs and heavy police presence around 4:30 a.m. during the pre-dawn raids.</span

Scripps News

The Dearborn Police Department confirmed FBI operations occurred in their city Friday morning, with residents reporting loud bangs and heavy police presence around 4:30 a.m. during the pre-dawn raids.

Officials emphasized there is no current threat to public safety following the arrests, with court documents remaining sealed as of Friday morning and more details expected to be released later.</span

The Jerusalem Post

Officials emphasized there is no current threat to public safety following the arrests, with court documents remaining sealed as of Friday morning and more details expected to be released later.

FBI Arrests Suspects in ISIS-Inspired Halloween Terror Plot

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