FBI Director Kash Patel announced that federal agents, in cooperation with local law enforcement, successfully disrupted a planned terror attack in Michigan over the Halloween weekend. Multiple suspects were arrested in connection with what Patel described as an ISIS-inspired plot targeting the city of Dearborn.

In a statement broadcast during Steve Bannon’s show, Patel credited the coordinated efforts of both federal and state agencies for preventing what could have been a deadly act of violence. “This was a team effort—our agents, local officers, and state partners worked around the clock to stop this threat before innocent lives were lost,” Patel said.

According to Patel, the suspects had been under surveillance for weeks as intelligence indicated a plan to carry out violence during public gatherings tied to Halloween festivities. While specific details of the operation remain classified, authorities confirmed that the arrests neutralized the immediate threat and that there is no ongoing danger to the public.

Sources from both CNN and Fox News corroborated Patel’s account, describing the incident as a successful inter-agency counterterrorism operation. Officials said the suspects were inspired by ISIS propaganda and had attempted to acquire materials to carry out an attack before being intercepted by federal agents.

Patel emphasized that this incident underscores the importance of vigilance and continued investment in counterterrorism capabilities. “We face threats from radical actors who want to sow fear and chaos. Our job is to stay one step ahead—and that’s exactly what we did,” he said.

The arrests come amid heightened national security awareness, with federal agencies increasing monitoring during major holidays and public events. The FBI’s swift action has been praised by law enforcement leaders and security experts alike as an example of effective leadership and decisive coordination.

For Michigan residents, this foiled plot serves as a stark reminder that while the threat of terrorism persists, American law enforcement remains ready and capable of protecting the homeland.