A man from Michigan is accused of plotting a mass shot on a military base on behalf of the Islamic State terrorist group.
The former member of the Michigan National Guard of the Michigan Army, Ammar, Abdulmajid-Mohamed, said, 19, would have targeted the installations of the Automotive Command and Army Army for the Arsenal of Detroit. According to the Ministry of Justice, he was released last December.
Said, who was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly informed of FBI agents about his plans and agreed to carry out the attack last month.
He would have provided ammunition percing the armor, monitored the base via the drone, exempted weapons and gave instructions on how to enter the base and the targets.
Said was arrested on the day of the expected attack after leading to a location near the base and launched a drone.
He was accused of having tried to provide material support for a foreign terrorist organization and to distribute information related to a destructive device.
Said in fact in front of 20 years in prison if he is found guilty.
“The judgment of this former soldier is a reminder that gives reflection on the importance of our counterintelligence efforts to identify and disturb those who are looking to harm our nation,” said Brig. General Rhett R. Cox, the commander of the army’s counterintelligence command. “I congratulate the tireless work of our special agents and our FBI partners who worked together to investigate and apprehend this person.”
Originally published:
California Daily Newspapers
