Update 12:18 p.m. ET, Oct. 31: Two law enforcement sources said that the terrorist attack was inspired by ISIS, CNN<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n The plotting apparently happened in online chatrooms. <\/p>\n One official told CNN<\/a> that an undercover FBI person was introduced into the chatroom. Two people were arrested and three others are being questioned, the official said. <\/p>\n People dressed in FBI shirts were at a home in Dearborn with one carrying paper bags and other items from an evidence truck, The Associated Press<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement on X.com<\/a>, which read, \u201cThis morning, I was briefed by Director Patel on the thwarted potential terrorist attack in our state. As details continue to develop, I am grateful for the swift action of the FBI and MSP protecting Michiganders.\u201d<\/p>\n This morning, I was briefed by Director Patel on the thwarted potential terrorist attack in our state . As details continue to develop, I am grateful for the swift action of the FBI and MSP protecting Michiganders.<\/p>\n \u2014 Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Original report: No other details were provided by the director.<\/p>\n The Dearborn Police Department confirmed that the FBI conducted an operation this morning, WDIV<\/a> reported. <\/p>\n \u201cWe want to assure our residents that there is no threat to the community at this time,\u201d the department said on Facebook<\/a>. <\/p>\n Local police were alerted to the operation hours before it happened, CBS News<\/a> reported. The agents were in Dearborn and Inkster outside of Detroit.<\/p>\n FBI arrests The FBI made arrests in Dearborn and Inkster, Michigan, near Detroit. (Google My Maps\/Google)<\/p>\n![\"Map\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/WX5KYVWJGFGRTJBEO2OAXOD6JI.png\")
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