US federal authorities say the planned attack was stopped in advance, preventing potential harm to civilians during New Year’s celebrations.
The FBI announced that it has foiled a terror attack that was planned to be carried out in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. According to the statement, the intended target was located within the city, and the investigation led to the arrest of four suspects involved in the plot.
Officials did not disclose further details about the nature of the planned attack or the specific target, but stressed that the operation was conducted ahead of time and successfully prevented a possible mass-casualty incident during one of the busiest nights of the year.
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