A potential Halloween weekend terrorist attack in Michigan was successfully averted early Friday morning, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. Multiple suspects were arrested in coordinated federal raids in Dearborn and Inkster, with authorities confirming no ongoing threat to public safety.
This developing story has raised concerns across Metro Detroit, especially on Halloween night. Here’s everything we know so far about the thwarted terror plot in Michigan.
FBI Director Announces Foiled Terror Attack on Halloween
In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) on October 31, 2025, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed:
“A Halloween weekend terrorist attack was thwarted, and several people were arrested in Michigan… The subjects were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend.”
Patel praised the FBI and law enforcement partners, stating they are “standing guard 24/7 and crushing our mission to defend the homeland.”
While specific details about the planned attack location, targets, or methods remain undisclosed, sources indicate the plot involved foreign extremist ties — though officials have not confirmed whether it was linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda, or another group.
Key Quote from FBI Detroit Spokesperson Jordan Hall (via Detroit Free Press): “There is no current threat to public safety.”
FBI Raids in Dearborn and Inkster: What Happened?
Early Friday morning, FBI Terrorism Task Force agents executed search warrants at multiple locations:
- Dearborn: Homes searched near Middlepointe and Moross streets.
- Inkster: A storage facility on Michigan Avenue was raided.
According to WDIV (ClickOnDetroit), the Inkster operation was part of the same federal investigation into the thwarted terrorist plot.
The Dearborn Police Department confirmed FBI activity in the city but deferred all comments to federal authorities, reiterating:
Social Media Rumors Debunked: No Link to Warren TACOM
False reports circulating on social media claimed the plot targeted Warren’s TACOM (U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command).
FOX 2 Detroit clarified:
“That is an old story about a suspect arrested and charged in the spring. It is not related to today’s events.”
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Sources & Further Reading
- NBC News: FBI foiled potential terrorist attack in Michigan planned for Halloween weekend
- ClickOnDetroit: FBI assures no threat to Inkster after search
- Detroit Free Press: Terrorist plot thwarted in Michigan
- FOX 2 Detroit: FBI agents conduct operations in Dearborn, Inkster