FBI Director Kash Patel issued a fiery warning after the bureau disrupted a mass shooting plot on behalf of ISIS at a military base. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Said "launched his drone in support of the attack plan" and told an undercover FBI agent in the lead-up to the foiled plot he recommended that "everyone have about seven magazines because you don’t want to be in there and run out of ammo," according to officials.
Said is now facing charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years per count if convicted.
Kash Patel issued a stern warning to those who target U.S. service members or conspire with foreign terrorist organizations. (J. Scott Applewhite, File/The Associated Press)
A criminal complaint stated that, around June 2024, Said started communicating with an undercover FBI agent who he thought was a fellow ISIS supporter.
The complaint noted that Said enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia. He later reported to the Michigan Army National Guard Taylor Armory before being discharged around December 2024.
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The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation into the case.
"Our agents, intelligence teams, and partners acted quickly — and they saved lives," Patel wrote on X Tuesday. "Well done to all on executing the mission."
Fox News Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report.
Brooke Singman is a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business.
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