FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 15, 2025 at 07:26 PM

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Federal authorities in Los Angeles foiled a suspected New Year's Eve terror plot, arresting four alleged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front. The group, described as an offshoot of a pro-Palestinian anti-government organization, planned coordinated bombings at multiple locations across southern California. The suspects were apprehended last week while traveling to the desert to test improvised explosive devices. The FBI believes the plot has been disrupted, but the investigation is ongoing. The group allegedly planned to target logistic centers on New Year's Eve and discussed attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the new year. The suspects face charges including conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device.

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Pam Bondi 60% Los Angeles ×270% Turtle Island Liberation Front ×280% US Attorney General Pam Bondi 80% FBI ×390% United States 90%

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