Michigan Man Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Carry Out Mass Shooting at Army Base - NEW BOX OFFICE TO DAY

A ex-member of the Michigan Army National Guard was apprehended for reportedly attempting to execute a scheme to carry out a mass shooting at a U.S. military installation in Michigan on behalf of the ISIS terror group, according to an announcement from the Justice Department on Wednesday.

Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, who is 19 years old, was apprehended on Tuesday, reportedly the intended date for the assault, following his visit to a location close to the military facility where he initiated a drone as part of the planned attack, stated the Justice Department.

It is alleged that Said intended to target the Army’s Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, situated in a Detroit suburb and responsible for managing the military’s tank supply chain. Federal prosecutors claim that Said proposed assisting undercover law enforcement agents execute this assault by teaching them how to handle firearms and construct Molotov cocktails, as well as supplying armor-piercing ammunition and magazines for the operation.

Said has been accused of trying to supply material assistance to a foreign terror group and of disseminating information about a destructive weapon. The court papers do not include details regarding Said’s legal representation.

Said served for two years in the Michigan Army National Guard before being discharged in December, as stated in court papers.

The Michigan National Guard spokesperson stated in an email, "He was involuntarily discharged for not meeting the initial entry requirements," as reported by romero.my.id.

The Michigan National Guard is founded upon principles of trust, integrity, and accountability," the statement read. "All members are held to the utmost professional standards, and whenever these standards are not upheld, we take action in compliance with both legal requirements and our internal guidelines.

A sworn statement submitted in the legal proceedings outlines Said’s extensive communication over several months with covert FBI operatives who he believed were co-conspirators within ISIS. The filing also alleges that he meticulously planned the assault. According to the court papers, Said utilized a drone in November to survey potential ingress and egress routes as well as incoming vehicles at the military installation.

He reportedly proposed keeping arms in a commercial storage unit near the facility and claimed he could manage a rifle due to his National Guard instruction, according to the affidavit.

Said attempted to avoid detection by law enforcement but was unsuccessful in doing so. In December, he confessed to placing an Apple AirTag inside the vehicle of undercover officers to monitor their activities, as stated in the affidavit. However, despite these concerns, Said seemingly dismissed them and proceeded with what authorities allege was an assault plan.

"The detention of this ex-Soldier serves as a stark reminder of how crucial our counterintelligence operations are in pinpointing and thwarting individuals who aim to endanger our country," stated Brig. Gen. Rhett Cox, the commanding general of Army Counterintelligence Command.

ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, previously held significant territories in both Iraq and Syria. Over a decade since its inception, individuals who pledged loyalty to ISIS or its offshoots in various parts of Asia and Africa have carried out multiple terrorist acts in urban centers around the globe. Despite concerted efforts by the U.S. and allied forces through military interventions which have diminished the capabilities of this extremist organization, ISIS has shown remarkable endurance.

A flag associated with ISIS was discovered in the vehicle of an Army veteran responsible for a terrorist act in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which resulted in 14 fatalities. Additionally, authorities arrested eight individuals who entered the U.S. from Mexico, and federal officials suspect these persons may be connected to ISIS. heightened worries regarding a potential terrorist attack on domestic soil.

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