FBI Arrests Mich. Suspects Accused of Plotting 'Violent Attack' over Halloween Weekend
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FBI agents arrested multiple suspects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend.
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The arrests followed FBI operations Friday morning in Dearborn and Inkster, where officials confirmed no ongoing threat to public safety.
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Authorities said additional details on the alleged plot will be released later.
FBI agents arrested multiple people in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel posted on X Friday morning.
"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," Patel said in his post. "Thanks to the men and women of FBI and law enforcement everywhere standing guard 24/7 and crushing our mission to defend the homeland."
Though Patel did not release any more details on the alleged planned attack, he said more details would be released later.
The arrests followed FBI activity Friday morning in Dearborn and Inkster, spokesman Jordan Hall told The Detroit News.
"There is no current threat to public safety," Hall said.
Dearborn Police posted on Facebook that the FBI was "conducting operations" in the city Friday morning. Police also said there was no threat to the community.
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