Arrest of a Young Man Plotting Terror Attack in Detroit

A 19-year-old, identified as Ammar Said, was apprehended for orchestrating a planned attack on a U.S. Army facility in suburban Detroit, purportedly in allegiance with the Islamic State group. This development was disclosed by authorities on Wednesday.

Undercover Operation Thwarts Attack

Said had devised a scheme to execute a mass shooting at the Army’s Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM), located in Warren. Unbeknownst to him, his supposed collaborators were actually undercover FBI agents who monitored his every move. The agents managed to capture both audio and video recordings of their meetings with Said, which included detailed handwritten diagrams of the targeted site.

The arrest occurred on Tuesday, just after Said launched a drone to survey the site one last time before the intended attack, according to an FBI court filing.

Official Statements and Legal Proceedings

U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. condemned the plot, stating, “Helping ISIS or any other terrorist organization prepare or carry out acts of violence is not only a reprehensible crime — it is a threat to our entire nation and way of life.” The FBI revealed that Said had planned for one of the undercover agents to infiltrate TACOM armed with Molotov cocktails and assault-style weapons. During their interactions, Said expressed intentions to flee to Syria post-attack, a sentiment echoed by one of the undercover operatives.

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Said, a resident of the Detroit area and a recent inductee into the Michigan Army National Guard, appeared in court on Wednesday. He faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. He consented to remain in custody without bond. His attorney, Senad Ramovic, offered no comment during the brief court appearance.

About TACOM

TACOM, which employs thousands and manages the Army’s ground equipment supply chain, stands as the sole active-duty Army installation in Michigan. The site’s significance underscores the potential impact of the planned attack.

Background of the Suspect

The FBI started investigating Said about a year prior when he disclosed to an undercover FBI employee his “longstanding desire to engage in violent jihad,” whether abroad or on U.S. soil. A covert search of his phone last July, which he had surrendered to National Guard personnel before boarding a military aircraft, revealed references to jihad and images of Islamic State flags.