Federal authorities say they have disrupted what they called a “potential terrorist attack” that was being prepared for Halloween weekend in Michigan, arresting multiple suspects in coordinated raids in the Detroit area. Investigators believe the group was working on a violent act timed for one of the busiest public weekends of the fall, but the arrests eliminated any immediate danger, according to the FBI.
FBI director: plot taken down before it could unfold
FBI Director Kash Patel said agents moved early Friday after gathering intelligence that a group in Michigan was allegedly planning an attack tied to Halloween events. He confirmed that “multiple subjects” were taken into custody and that the investigation remains active. Patel publicly thanked federal, state and local officers “standing guard 24/7” to prevent attacks against U.S. communities.
Raids centered on Detroit-area neighborhoods
Law enforcement activity was seen in and around Dearborn and Inkster, where agents and task force officers searched at least one home and collected evidence, residents said. Local police later told the community there was no ongoing threat, an indication that the suspected plotters were all under control. Authorities have not disclosed what the alleged target was, how far the planning had advanced, or what weapons may have been involved, citing the open investigation.
Public urged to stay alert as probe continues
Officials noted that the takedown comes months after a separate Michigan case in which a man was charged with trying to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack on a U.S. military facility, underscoring what they describe as persistent extremist interest in the state. Investigators are now working to determine whether the arrested suspects had outside support or online contacts and say updates will be provided once charges are filed in federal court.
