Two Men Arrested After Incendiary Device Found Under News Vehicle in Salt Lake City
Authorities in Salt Lake City arrested two men after discovering an incendiary device under a news media vehicle; the device failed to detonate, and the suspects face multiple charges.
Authorities in Salt Lake City have arrested two men following the discovery of an incendiary device placed under a news media vehicle. The device, which had been ignited but failed to function, was found on Friday near an occupied building.
The suspects, identified as 58-year-old Adeeb Nasir and 31-year-old Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, were taken into custody after a search of their residence in Magna, Utah. During the search, law enforcement officials found firearms, illegal narcotics, and hoax weapons of mass destruction—devices that appeared legitimate but contained no harmful substances.
Both men are prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior protective orders. They have been booked into the Salt Lake County Jail and face multiple charges, including attempted aggravated arson, threat of terrorism, and possession of weapons of mass destruction.
The FBI is leading the ongoing investigation, with assistance from local law enforcement agencies. No further information has been released at this time.