Authorities have announced the fifth arrest in connection with a planned New Year’s Eve bombing plot linked to the Turtle Island Liberation Front, identifying the latest suspect as a transgender former Marine, according to law enforcement sources.
The arrest follows a multi-agency investigation that disrupted what officials described as a coordinated plan to carry out explosive attacks during New Year’s celebrations. The individual taken into custody was reportedly connected to the broader network under scrutiny for weeks, and was located with assistance from federal investigators.
Earlier arrests in the case targeted other alleged members of the group, with charges focused on terrorism and explosives offenses. Officials have said the coordinated disruption prevented a potentially deadly attack in a crowded public setting.
Law enforcement agencies continue to work through evidence, search warrants, and interviews as the investigation remains active. Those charged face federal prosecution, and authorities have indicated they are pursuing all leads to ensure no additional threats remain.
The case has underscored the role of sustained interagency cooperation in identifying and arresting suspects before planned attacks can be carried out, highlighting ongoing efforts to preempt domestic terror threats nationwide.