The FBI has foiled a bomb plot targeting multiple targets, including immigration agents and vehicles, in Los Angeles and Orange County.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a social media post that those arrested were believed to be from a "radical offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF)".
It is said to be an extremist group motivated by pro-Palestinian, anti-law-enforcement, and anti-government ideology.
The group were allegedly planning a coordinated bomb attack across five locations in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve.
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The extremists were arrested in Lucerne Valley, where they were believed to be preparing to test explosive devices ahead of the planned attacks.
They have each been charged with conspiracy and possession of a destructive device.
The FBI confirmed a fifth individual had also been arrested since the raid, who is alleged to be linked to the TILF group.
FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed on social media that five arrests had been made
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The fifth arrest is believed to have been related to another planned violent attack in New Orleans.
Mr Patel confirmed a press conference will be held later today to share additional details.
"Outstanding work by our investigators and law enforcement partners @TheJusticeDept. Their work undoubtedly saved countless lives," Mr Patel added.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the alleged plans "would have been a massive and horrific terror plot in the Central District of California (Orange County and Los Angeles)."
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She added that the group were planning to target ICE agents and vehicles.
"This was an incredible effort by our US Attorneys’ Offices and the @FBI to ensure Americans can live in peace. We will continue to pursue these terror groups and bring them to justice."
TILF is said to be an extreme far-left movement with its founding chapter in Los Angeles. Its stated goal is to free "Turtle Island," an Indigenous name used to refer to North America, from the "illegal American empire," according to an Instagram account linked with the group.
An Instagram account linked to the Turtle Island Liberation Front shows an individual with a card reading 'Death to ICE'
|"Free Palestine. Free Hawaii. Free Puerto Rico," the account posted.
"Freeing the world from American imperialism is the only way to a safe and peaceful future."
Another post can be seen with the caption: "Death to America means death to corruption and a system of violence."
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