The FBI announced it had thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Michigan and arrested several people suspected of planning a violent attack during Halloween weekend.
Which usually sees large gatherings and celebrations across the United States.
An official statement from the FBI said the operation took place in the early morning hours.
After investigations and careful surveillance that lasted for weeks,
He noted that the suspects were planning a coordinated attack targeting a public location during the Halloween holiday.
The danger has been completely contained
The statement did not specify the nature of the target or the type of weapons that were to be used.
But he stressed that “the danger has been completely contained and there is no current threat to the population.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray praised the efforts of the FBI’s men and women
and the security agencies involved in the operation.
He said: “We extend our thanks to everyone who stands on the front lines protecting our homeland around the clock,
This helps to thwart terrorist plots before they occur.”
Exploitation by extremist groups
Authorities added that the investigation is still ongoing to determine the extent of
the group’s links to any domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.
More details are expected to be released in the coming hours.
This operation comes at a time when US security agencies have raised
their alert level for any attack as the holiday season approaches.
Amid warnings that extremist groups may exploit public events to carry out attacks.
Experts confirm that thwarting this attack reflects the efficiency of US security
agencies in tracking down terrorist networks and preventing them
from carrying out acts of violence that threaten civilians.
