19-Year-Old Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot on Detroit Army Facility
Ammar Said, 19, planned a mass shooting at TACOM but was arrested after using a drone for reconnaissance; he faces serious terrorism charges.
Ex-Michigan National Guardsman arrested over attempted ISIS-linked attack
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Overview
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at the U.S. Army's TACOM facility in Detroit, under the guise of aiding ISIS. His plot included detailed plans of the facility, which he provided to undercover FBI agents posing as allies. Said executed reconnaissance using a personal drone before his arrest, and he faces charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization, potentially facing 20 years per charge. Investigations revealed his longstanding desire for violent jihad and communication with undercover operatives about the attack, which included plans for Molotov cocktails and weaponry.
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Analysis
- Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a teenage former member of the Michigan Army National Guard, was arrested after planning a mass shooting at a U.S. Army base, indicating serious domestic terrorism concerns related to radicalization within the military.
- The lengthy FBI investigation into Said revealed a proactive effort to monitor threats stemming from individuals linked to extremist organizations, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing counterterrorism measures.
- This case serves as a critical reminder of the importance of collaboration between military and law enforcement agencies to identify and mitigate risks associated with insider threats.
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Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said was planning a mass shooting at the Detroit Arsenal on behalf of ISIS, involving detailed planning and assistance from undercover FBI agents.
The FBI uncovered Said's plot through undercover operations, where he unknowingly shared his plans with undercover FBI agents, providing them with details such as diagrams of the site and information on how to carry out the attack.
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said is facing charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device, with potential sentences of up to 20 years per charge.
Said used a drone for operational reconnaissance at the Detroit Arsenal, which was part of his final preparations before the planned attack.
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