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Four alleged members of a “radical anti-government” group were arrested in Southern California suspected of planning bombings on New Year’s Eve. The group, an offshoot of the pro-Palestinian Turtle Island Liberation Front, are facing charges including conspiracy and possession of a destructive device. The planned attacks were to target Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and multiple locations across Southern California.
Federal Arrests of Extremist Group Members Planned New Year’s Eve Bombings in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Federal authorities have arrested four alleged members of a radical anti-government group, the Turtle Island Liberation Front, suspected of planning bombings across Southern California on New Year’s Eve. Arrests took place in Lucerne Valley, a desert city east of Los Angeles, where the group was allegedly preparing to test improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The suspects face charges including conspiracy and possession of a destructive device. They are believed to have detailed plans for attacking multiple targets, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and vehicles, starting on New Year’s Eve.
The Details of the Alleged Plan
The coordinated attacks were to take place across Southern California, from Orange County to Los Angeles. Evidence found at a desert campsite includes various bomb-making components such as PVC pipes, potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulfur powder, and fuse materials. Federal authorities held a news conference discussing the arrests and ongoing investigation.
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