The FBI announced the arrest of 28-year-old Anas Said, a Houston resident accused of planning a terrorist attack on U.S. soil and attempting to provide material support to ISIS.

Said, according to FBI Houston, allegedly plotted an attack from his apartment in far west Houston and communicated with ISIS operatives to promote their propaganda.

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Authorities took Said into custody on November 8, 2024, charging him with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.

He reportedly admitted to researching attacks on military recruiting centers in Houston and offered his residence as a potential refuge for ISIS operatives.

Said also expressed his intentions to conduct a “9/11-style” attack if given the resources and allegedly engaged in ISIS propaganda efforts by creating and sharing media content on the group’s behalf.

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U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani noted that when FBI agents approached Said, he attempted to destroy his cellphone by smashing it on the ground.

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After forensic analysis of his devices, investigators uncovered pro-ISIS content, including images, messages, and communications with the official ISIS media outlet.

Said allegedly created at least five videos and two images that he sent to an ISIS-affiliated social media and web designer for distribution.

“We’ve taken a suspected terrorist off the streets of Houston,” said FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge Douglas Williams. “Said’s arrest represents a significant step in safeguarding our city and country from potential terrorist threats.”

Williams detailed that Said had been under FBI surveillance since 2017 due to his frequent engagement with ISIS propaganda online. “Our early investigation determined Said frequently viewed ISIS literature and other online propaganda,” Williams said.

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However, the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel reportedly escalated Said’s desire to act, raising his priority on the FBI’s list of national security threats.

“He admitted to wanting to use explosives to commit a mass killing here in Houston,” Williams stated, explaining that Said’s alleged ambition extended to infiltrating the U.S. military with intentions to commit an attack from within its ranks.

Federal authorities suspect that Said’s radicalization had intensified in recent months, prompting him to take concrete steps toward supporting ISIS’s ideology.

Said’s willingness to create propaganda and consider his apartment as a potential operational base highlights the threat of domestic individuals allegedly motivated by international extremist groups, according to the FBI.

The case has raised broader security concerns as FBI agents emphasize the vigilance necessary to track and prevent radicalized individuals from escalating their actions.

The agency believes this arrest sends a strong message about its commitment to counterterrorism efforts.

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Said’s bond hearing was scheduled for Thursday evening.

As the investigation continues, federal officials are working to ensure that all potential evidence is examined to prevent any further threats.

The FBI’s actions in this case align with a national focus on preventing domestic terrorism and disrupting channels that allow extremists to target U.S. communities.