On October 31, 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced on Friday that the FBI has successfully thwarted a “potential terror attack” in Michigan, arresting multiple individuals suspected of plotting a violent attack during the Halloween weekend.
Patel emphasized on social media that this operation was a significant victory in the law enforcement department’s mission to “defend the homeland,” and mentioned that more details will be disclosed later.
The arrest operation took place on Friday morning in Michigan, according to reports. While the FBI Director confirmed the arrests, details such as the number of suspects, their identities, and the specific details of the terrorist attack they were planning to carry out have not been made public yet.
Patel only mentioned that “multiple subjects” were arrested and stressed that the suspects were allegedly planning a “violent attack.”
FBI Detroit Field Office spokesperson Jordan Hall confirmed that agents conducted “law enforcement activities” in two suburbs of the Detroit metropolitan area – Dearborn and Inkster.
The Dearborn local police department later issued a statement acknowledging the FBI’s actions in the city and reassuring residents that there was no threat to the community, demonstrating the coordination between federal and local law enforcement departments.
Hall also assured the public that “there is no ongoing threat to public safety at this time.”
In his statement, Patel praised the hard work of the FBI and law enforcement agencies nationwide, saying, “Thank you to the men and women of the FBI and law enforcement agencies across the country who are on standby 24/7 and have successfully carried out our mission to defend the homeland.”
The suspects had planned to carry out this potential attack during the busy Halloween weekend, but thanks to the timely intervention of law enforcement, it was prevented, underscoring once again the ongoing importance and significance of counterterrorism efforts in the United States. The public is now awaiting further details from the authorities to understand the nature and motives of this thwarted conspiracy.