Overview
- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the disruption of planned attacks in Los Angeles, with additional targets reported in Orange County.
- Four suspects were arrested in Lucerne Valley during alleged IED testing, and a fifth was taken into custody in New Orleans.
- Authorities say the group intended to detonate homemade devices at five locations in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.
- Officials report the suspects also discussed attacking ICE personnel and vehicles.
- Prosecutors are pursuing conspiracy and explosives possession charges as the FBI continues work to confirm targets and motives.