Overview
- Four suspects were taken into custody in Lucerne Valley where agents say they tested improvised explosive devices.
- A fifth person was arrested in New Orleans in an operation tied to the same alleged plot.
- Officials say targets included five locations in Los Angeles, with plans also referencing nearby Orange County, plus ICE officers and vehicles.
- The suspects allegedly identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front and posted pro‑Palestinian, anti‑imperialist messages on social media.
- The Justice Department says criminal charges, including conspiracy and possession of explosive devices, will be detailed as forensic review continues.