Crime & Safety

Terrorist Attack Thwarted In Michigan, Multiple People Arrested: FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel said the people who were arrested were "plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend."

Multiple people were arrested in Michigan on Friday morning after federal agents thwarted a potential terrorist attack, according to the FBI.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the people who were arrested were "plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend."

Patel did not provide further details, but said more information will be release soon.

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The FBI was present in Dearborn on Friday, but it was unclear if their operations were connected to the terror attack plot referenced by Patel.

"We want to assure our residents that there is no threat to the community at this time," Dearborn Police wrote on Facebook.

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