"Former National Guard Member Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Linked Plot to Attack Detroit Military Base"
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"Former National Guard Member Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Linked Plot to Attack Detroit Military Base"
[!CDATA[A former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, has been accused of planning a mass shooting at a military base in Detroit on behalf of the ISIS terrorist group. Said allegedly targeted the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command facility at the Detroit Arsenal and was discharged from the National Guard in December. He was arrested after sharing his plans with undercover FBI agents and providing them with armor-piercing ammunition, surveillance via drone, weapons training, and directions on how to enter the base and targets. Said was apprehended on the day of the planned attack while launching a drone near the base and now faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, the commanding general of Army Counterintelligence Command, emphasized the importance of counterintelligence efforts in identifying and disrupting individuals who pose a threat to national security. The collaboration between special agents and FBI partners was instrumental in investigating and apprehending Said, highlighting the dedication and vigilance required to safeguard the nation from potential threats. The arrest serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for proactive measures to combat terrorism and protect the safety and security of the country.]]