Federal agents arrested two Utah residents after discovering a functioning incendiary device beneath a media vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday. Adeeb Nasir, age 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, age 31, face charges related to weapons of mass destruction and terrorism threats. The device had been ignited but malfunctioned before causing damage to the vehicle or nearby occupied structures. Authorities described the incident as posing serious public safety risks to the surrounding area.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the suspects' Magna residence on Friday evening with assistance from bomb squads and fire officials. Officers discovered firearms, illegal drugs, electronic equipment, and additional devices that initially appeared dangerous but proved to be fake. Both defendants admitted to investigators that their devices were genuine weapons, prompting extensive safety protocols during the search operation. Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges and requested detention without bond, citing continued public safety concerns.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the suspects' Magna residence on Friday evening with assistance from bomb squads and fire officials. Officers discovered firearms, illegal drugs, electronic equipment, and additional devices that initially appeared dangerous but proved to be fake. Both defendants admitted to investigators that their devices were genuine weapons, prompting extensive safety protocols during the search operation. Prosecutors filed multiple felony charges and requested detention without bond, citing continued public safety concerns.
