Overview of the Incident

• The FBI disrupted a credible and imminent domestic terrorist threat targeting Southern California on New Year’s Eve.
• Four individuals were arrested in the Los Angeles area; a fifth suspect was later apprehended in New Orleans.
• The suspects were linked to a radical anti-government group called Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF) and its extremist faction, Order of the Black Lotus.

Details of the Plot

• Planned coordinated bombing attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five or more locations across Los Angeles and Orange County.
• Targets included U.S. businesses, with bombs intended to detonate simultaneously at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
• The plot included step-by-step bomb-making instructions, encrypted communications, and plans for follow-up attacks against ICE agents and vehicles.
• Co-conspirators purchased bomb-making materials and intended to test explosives in the Mojave Desert.

Arrests and Evidence

• FBI arrested the four suspects at a remote desert campsite before they could assemble functional bombs.
• Search warrants executed at multiple locations uncovered:
  • Bomb-making materials.
  • Detailed attack plans.
  • Posters and propaganda promoting anti-government and anti-law enforcement ideology.
• Social media posts from TILF advocated violence against U.S. officials and called for revolution.

Law Enforcement Response

• Operation involved FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, SWAT teams, bomb technicians, and multiple federal, state, and local agencies.
• Press conference emphasized:
  • The sophistication and organization of the plot.
  • The importance of interagency collaboration.
  • Continued vigilance against extremist threats.

Suspects Identified

• Audrey Carroll (30), Zachary Aaron Page (32), Dante Gaffield (24), and Tinala (41) – all from Los Angeles area.
• Charged with conspiracy and possession of unregistered destructive devices under federal law.
• Additional charges expected as investigation continues.

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• Crime Data Manipulation in Washington, D.C.

  • Investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the House Oversight Committee revealed that crime statistics were deliberately misclassified by the Metropolitan Police Department.
  • The outgoing police chief, Pamela Smith, allegedly pressured commanders to report lower crime figures, downgrade serious offenses, and even retaliated against those who tried to report accurate data.
  • These actions created a “culture of fear” within the department, undermining public trust. While the conduct did not lead to criminal charges, it raised serious concerns about transparency and governance.

• Fentanyl Classified as a Weapon of Mass Destruction

  • Former President Trump signed an executive order categorizing fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing its catastrophic impact on American lives.
  • The order frames fentanyl as a national security threat, aligning it with nuclear and chemical weapons, and authorizes expanded measures against drug cartels.
  • This initiative is part of a broader military and policy campaign targeting narcotics trafficking, including naval operations and sanctions against Venezuela’s leadership accused of narco-terrorism.

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• Incident Summary

  • A terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach during a Jewish holiday event attended by over 1,000 people.
  • Casualties: At least 12 people were killed (including one attacker) and 29 injured. Victims included children and a rabbi.
  • Attackers were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, motivated by anti-Semitic ideology.
  • Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found near the scene.
  • A heroic bystander disarmed one gunman without a weapon, preventing further casualties.

• Authorities’ Response

  • Australian officials declared the incident a terrorist attack.
  • Statements from the state premier and prime minister condemned the attack as an act of “vile anti-Semitism.”
  • Israeli leaders and international figures expressed solidarity with victims.

• Political Commentary

  • Immigration policies around the globe are to blame, arguing that unvetted individuals with extremist beliefs pose a threat to national security.
  • There is growing anti-Semitism in Australia and calls for political accountability.
  • Democrats of course respond to this attack with U.S. debates on gun control, referencing the Brown University shooting and political blame-shifting.

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