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FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say

FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say

Summary

The FBI stopped a planned bombing attack in southern California set for New Year's Eve. Four people linked to an extremist group were arrested while testing explosive devices in a desert area. Authorities are still investigating to find more suspects.

Key Facts

  • The FBI foiled a New Year's Eve bombing plot in southern California.
  • Four suspects were linked to the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which is an extremist group.
  • The planned attack targeted five locations, including logistics centers, at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
  • Suspects were arrested in a desert east of Los Angeles while testing explosive devices.
  • The FBI and Los Angeles SWAT team conducted the arrests without incident.
  • The suspects face charges like conspiracy and possession of unregistered destructive devices.
  • Other potential suspects are being investigated.
  • The suspects also discussed plans to target Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the future.
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