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Texas Man Arrested for Planning Terrorist Attack and Supporting ISIS

Anas Said, 28, arrested for attempting to aid ISIS and planning a potential Houston terrorist attack, made court appearance after FBI investigation.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 10:41 PM ET

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Anas Said, a 28-year-old Houston resident, was arrested on Nov. 8 for providing material support to ISIS and planning violent attacks. He expressed intentions for a '9/11-style' attack, offered his home to ISIS members, and researched methods for executing attacks. Said has been monitored by the FBI since 2017 for online support of ISIS, including creating propaganda. Following his arrest, Said pleaded not guilty and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The investigation highlights ongoing domestic terrorism threats and the FBI's commitment to monitoring extremist activities.

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