FBI stops ‘potential act of terror’ in Michigan ahead of Halloween

By AARON BABDL

(JNS.org) – Kash Patel, director of the FBI, told JNS that the federal bureau stopped a “potential act of terror” on Friday via “swift action and close coordination with our local partners.”

An FBI agent listens to the operation pre-briefing for Operation Dead Hand f. Credit: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

“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,” the agency leader told JNS.

Patel stated on social media that “multiple subjects” were arrested. Media reports circulated that the alleged plot was tied to ISIS. (JNS sought comment on that from the FBI.)

Jordan Hall, public affairs officer for the FBI Detroit field office, told JNS that “members from the FBI in Michigan were present in the cities of Dearborn and Inkster this morning conducting law-enforcement activities.”

“There is no current threat to public safety,” Hall said.