Two Men Charged in ISIS-Inspired Halloween Terror Plot in Detroit

ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Uncovered

• 🎯 Two individuals, Tomas Khan Gimenez Gazelle and Sed Ali Mar, have been charged in connection with a Halloween terror plot in Detroit.
• 🗓️ The alleged conspiracy spanned from October 4th, 2024, to November 4th, 2025, involving planning to join ISIS.
• ✈️ Communications detailed plans for travel to Turkey and then Syria to become ISIS fighters.

Allegations and Evidence

• 💬 The suspects used encrypted messaging applications to discuss travel, training, weapons (firearms and IEDs), and methods to evade law enforcement.
• 🚩 Evidence includes photographs of Gimenez Gazelle in front of an ISIS flag and Mar wearing an ISIS hat.
• ⚔️ The complaint against Sed Ali Mar includes two counts of transmitting threats across interstate and foreign commerce, detailing anti-Semitic messages advocating violence.

Preparations for Attack

• 🔪 Mar's alleged preparations included purchasing a knife and sword, tactical gear, and practicing at a gun range.
• ⚖️ Both Gimenez Gazelle and Mar are scheduled for initial court appearances in federal court.

Justice Department's Priority

• 🛡️ The Justice Department, under President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, prioritizes protecting the homeland from radical Islamic terrorism.
• ⚡ Federal law enforcement is directed to act quickly and collaboratively to stop threats before harm occurs.
• 🤝 The office, in partnership with the FBI and Main Justice, is committed to swift and decisive action against terrorism and hate threats.