FBI arrests Houston man for alleged ISIS ties, terror plot on US soil

The FBI has arrested a 28-year-old man in Houston, Texas, named Anas Said, for allegedly providing material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack within the United States.

Anas Said has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. This includes his activities in creating and disseminating ISIS propaganda online, as well as planning acts of violence. It had been said that Said had been on the FBI's radar since 2017 due to his purchase of ISIS-related stickers. Initially, he claimed to no longer support ISIS's violent actions, but recent findings contradicted this.

The FBI discovered that Said used multiple social media accounts to support ISIS and plan violent attacks. He admitted to researching potential targets like military recruitment centers, offering his home as a sanctuary for ISIS operatives, and considering attacks on Jewish institutions in Houston.id was arrested at his apartment complex. During the arrest, he allegedly resisted by smashing his cell phone. The FBI and local law enforcement announced the arrest, emphasizing that they've taken a suspected terrorist off the streets, preventing a potential attack.