Federal authorities have prevented a planned violent attack in Michigan, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel. The operation led to the arrest of several individuals who were allegedly preparing to carry out an attack over Halloween weekend. Law enforcement sources indicated that the plot was inspired by extremist ideology, and those involved had discussed their plans online and practiced with automatic weapons.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation had been monitoring the group for some time before intervening. Local police assured residents that there is no ongoing threat to the community following the arrests. Agents were seen conducting searches in the Dearborn area as part of the investigation.