Two Men Arrested in Utah for Placing Incendiary Device Under News Vehicle

Authorities in Utah have arrested two men, aged 58 and 31, on suspicion of placing an incendiary device under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City. The device was discovered on Friday and had been ignited but failed to function as designed, according to court records cited by CBS affiliate KUTV.

The FBI identified the suspects and executed a search warrant at a residence in the Magna neighborhood, west of downtown Salt Lake City. During the search, neighboring homes were evacuated as authorities uncovered explosives, explosive-related components, firearms, illegal narcotics, and other paraphernalia, as reported by ABC affiliate KTVX. Additionally, at least two devices were found that turned out to be hoax weapons of mass destruction.

The suspects have been booked into jail and face multiple charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Possessing Explosive Devices. The relationship between the two men and their possible motives have not been disclosed.

FOX 13 Station Manager Leona Wood stated, "FOX 13 News is working closely with law enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority."