Two men have been charged with terrorism-related crimes in the Detroit area after federal authorities made arrests and seized a cache of weapons last week in a storage unit and elsewhere.
An FBI agent stands by an Evidence Response Team truck outside a home in a Dearborn, Mich., neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. An FBI agent stands by an Evidence Response Team truck outside a home in a Dearborn, Mich.
, neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. and seized a cache of weapons last week in a storage unit and elsewhere, officials said Monday. The men had scouted LGBTQ+ bars in Ferndale, a Detroit suburb, according to a 72-page criminal complaint unsealed in federal court."Our American heroes prevented a terror attack," U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X.had announced arrests Friday, but no details were released at the time while agents searched a home in Dearborn and a storage unit in nearby Inkster. The court filing says the two men who were charged, Momed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, and other co-conspirators were inspired by Islamic State extremism. Investigators say a minor was also involved in the discussions. The FBI said the men repeatedly referred to “pumpkins” in their conversations, a reference to a Halloween attack. Ali and Mahmoud were charged with receiving and transferring guns and ammunition for terrorism. Mahmoud had recently bought more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition that could be used for AR-15-style rifles he and Ali possessed, and they practiced at gun ranges, the government alleged. They will appear in court Monday afternoon for their initial appearance. Mahmoud's lawyer, William Swor, declined to comment. Messages seeking comment from Ali's lawyer, Amir Makled, were not immediately answered., saying they were the result of “hysteria” and “fearmongering.” FBI agents were surveilling the men for weeks, even using a camera on a pole outside a Dearborn house, according to the criminal complaint. Investigators got access to encrypted chats and other conversations. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Jaguars fans buzzing over nail-biting overtime victory in Las VegasJAXBest 2025: Chenile’s Kitchen captures Best Taco titleMust watch: News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger learns how to line danceHundreds fed at Jerome Brown BBQ for government shutdown reliefFlorida and Georgia fans talk about what makes the rivalry specialTeagan Rebane said 🗣️ ‘I’ll take that!’ — Pick 6 to the crib 🐝Jaden Weatherly with a 💣to Naeem Burroughs for the score!!Luke Toland knows Camden Tietze is down there for 6️⃣⬆️⬇️Perfect pass. Clean catch. Golden touchdown. 🦅 Eric Gentry drops a dime to Gavin Boysen 🎯Blink and you’ll miss him 👀 Speed kills 😤 Alexander Lee turns the corner and he’s GONE! 🦁Blink and you’ll miss him 👀 Speed kills 😤 Alexander Lee turns the corner and he’s GONE! 🦁Donato's chips in to help those struggling with food insecurity as shutdown nears one-month markLocal barbeque joint lends helping hand to community affected by potential SNAP cutsLatest: Man involved in deadly stabbing at Anheuser-Busch plant hid after committing violent actHalloween Forecast: Cooler temps call for costume layers tonightRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 5: Time to rinse the grunge off now that rust is gone0:43RV City: Trying some southern cuisine before the big Florida-Georgia gameAvery Griffin dives into the endzone for the score 🛝🛝🛝Christian Cato with a ⏺️to Joshua Jones for a touchdown worth 6-7 POINTS!!No one can stop Caleb Mattison to the 🏡👀Councilman calls for increased safety after another shooting along Harts RoadNeglected Jacksonville cemetery buried in brush slammed with more than $70K in finesNassau County woman receives keys to new home through SHIP program▶
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