A 19-year-old from Kent was arrested in connection with an alleged foiled Halloween terrorist attack in Michigan last week, NBC News reported Thursday.
Saed Ali Mirreh is the sixth person arrested regarding the planned attack, FBI Director Kash Patel reported via X.
The group was allegedly plotting a violent attack on LGBTQ+ bars in Detroit, inspired by the Islamic State, according to The Associated Press (AP), citing authorities.
FBI Seattle released a statement Thursday, recognizing the work of agents across the country and locally.
"I commend the outstanding work and dedication displayed over the past week by all in FBI Seattle, and other field offices across the country, who played an important role in preventing a potential attack and keeping our communities safe," W. Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office, stated via X. "This is a top priority for the FBI in the state of Washington, and our Joint Terrorism Task Force remains vigilant, working behind the scenes with our partners to protect our nation from threats, both foreign and domestic."
"This week, members of the FBI Newark Joint Terrorism Task Force showed the dexterity and swiftness it takes to protect this country from those who wish to harm us. The agents, intelligence analysts, professional staff, task force officers, prosecutors, as well as federal, state, and local partner agencies are our lifeblood -- and we cannot do what we did in this investigation without every one of them," Stefanie Roddy, FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge, stated.
Patel previously announced that two additional suspects had been charged.
Ayob Nasser, a 19-year-old from Michigan, was charged with conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a designated terrorist organization and receiving and transferring guns and ammunition for terrorism, along with his brother Mohmed Ali and another man, Majed Mahmoud, The AP reported, citing court documents.