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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terrorist attack that was allegedly planned for Halloween weekend in Michigan.
According to agency director Kash Patel, multiple subjects were arrested in the operation.
The investigation centred on a months-long effort that began in online chatrooms where the participants discussed various plots.
An FBI undercover agent was introduced into the chat early on.
The Bureau moved quickly after the group escalated their preparations, including a visit to a shooting range to practise high-speed reloads with AK-47s and making a cryptic reference to “pumpkin day,” which authorities believe referred to Halloween.
Law enforcement officials confirmed two people were arrested, and three others, ranging in age from 16 to their 20s, were detained for questioning.
The FBI executed search warrants and seized phones and computers from locations in Dearborn and Inkster.
While the specific target and timing of the plot remained fluid in the suspects’ discussions, authorities from the Detroit field office confirmed there is “no current threat to public safety” following the arrests.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanked the FBI and State Police for their swift action.
