Father and Son Arrested for Explosive Device Incident

A father and son were taken into custody in Salt Lake City on Sunday after they allegedly attached an explosive device to a KSTU-TV News vehicle. This vehicle was parked close to a building that was occupied at the time.

This discovery came about a month after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, which likely increased media attention in the region.

KSTU has confirmed that the device was indeed real. Although it was reported that the explosives were ignited, the arrest documentation indicated that they “did not function as intended.”

Authorities noted that “additional contraband and evidence of crime” was observed outside the initial scope of the warrant.

According to records from the Salt Lake County Jail, Adeeb Ahamed Nasir, 58, who is noted as a U.S. citizen born in Pakistan, was processed into the facility on Sunday. He faces multiple serious charges, including the manufacture and possession of weapons of mass destruction, attempted aggravated arson, and making terrorist threats.

His son, 31-year-old Judge Adil Ahme Nasir, is also charged with similar offenses. Both men have been linked to creating and possessing explosive devices.

The Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed that the FBI is taking over the investigation, recognizing the potential danger the device posed to public safety.

The pair was tracked down to their residence in Magna, Utah. It is alleged that Nasir implied during questioning that the “two hoax weapons of mass destruction” were genuine and suggested nearby homes should be evacuated.

During the search, law enforcement discovered more contraband beyond what was covered by the original warrant, including firearms, explosives, illegal drugs, and tools thought to be connected to these activities. Arrest documents detail these findings.

This discovery regarding firearms only complicates matters for both individuals since they had active protective orders preventing them from possessing guns due to prior issues related to illegal drug use.

KSTU’s Station Manager, Leonwood, stated, “Fox 13 News collaborates closely with law enforcement and risk management teams, with employee safety as our top priority.”

Both suspects are currently being held without bail.

No further comments from the FBI or KSTU have been made publicly.