Afghan National Arrested in Alleged Election Day Terror Plot in Oklahoma City
An Afghan national has been charged with plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day in Oklahoma City, raising serious concerns about vetting processes for immigrants. The FBI successfully intervened, thwarting what was described as an ISIS-inspired operation. A student from Southmoore High School has also been arrested as a co-conspirator in the alleged plot, further intensifying scrutiny over security measures. Local officials, including Governor Kevin Stitt, praised law enforcement for their swift actions in preventing the potential attack. The Department of Justice confirmed that the suspect, who entered the U.S. on a Special Immigrant Visa, was inspired by ISIS to carry out the attack in an attempt to incite violence during a critical democratic process.
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