Alleged Plot to Attack Military Base Foiled in Michigan

Authorities thwarted attempts by a former U.S. service member to carry out an attack on military installations in Michigan for ISIS, leading to his arrest on Tuesday.

Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed, a 19-year-old from Melvindale, allegedly scouted U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) facilities before planning the assault. Officials stated he was charged with providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations and sharing information about destructive devices.

Reports indicate that he and undercover agents had used drones to survey the area around the base as part of their attack strategy. The agents were prepared to execute their plans on ISIS’s behalf as early as April. They allegedly supplied him with armored ammunition, firearms training, and instructions for creating Molotov cocktails, as well as detailed plans for the assault, targeting specific buildings.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, prosecutors are slated to appear in federal court soon, aiming to categorize him as a high-risk suspect to prevent any attempts to flee.

If found guilty, Abdulmajid-Mohamed faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years for each charge. Sue J. Bye, director of the Department of Justice National Security, emphasized the serious nature of the charges, stating, “Thanks to the diligent work of law enforcement, we managed to prevent a tragedy.”

The officials described ISIS as a dire threat to national security, highlighting that support for such groups not only endangers American lives but is also an intolerable crime. General Lett R. Cox, commander of the Army’s anti-intelligence team, commended the undercover agents and the FBI for their efforts, urging all soldiers to remain alert and report any suspicious activities.