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Federal agents stated on Monday that they had successfully thwarted a comprehensive plan to explode bombs at multiple sites run by two American companies on New Year's Eve in the LA region. The move came after the arrest of individuals associated with an radical faction advocating for anti-capitalist and anti-authority ideologies.

Suspects Detained During Isolated Dry Run

The four people were taken into custody last Friday in the desert region found east of Los Angeles as they were allegedly rehearsing their intended attack. Federal attorneys displayed from above reconnaissance video to the media, that showed the individuals transporting a large obscure item to a surface. Officials emphasized that the detainments occurred ahead of the group could construct a working explosive device.

Identities of the Those Charged Released

Based on the public legal filing, the four people listed are Carroll, aged 30; Page, 32; Dante Gaffield, 24; and Tina Lai, 41. All four are understood to be from the Los Angeles region.

Suspected Motivation and Connections

Even though authorities did not directly detail a motive, they stated the suspects are members of a splinter group dubbed the Turtle Island Liberation Front. This entity reportedly calls for "laborers to rebel and combat against capitalism," based on the criminal complaint.

Each suspect is charged with involve conspiracy and having a bomb. Prosecutors indicated that additional counts are likely in the coming weeks.

Details of the Supposed "Operation Midnight Sun"

Officials stated that one of the accused had created a step-by-step blueprint last month to target multiple corporate facilities across Southern California on New Year's Eve. The intended sites were likened to "Amazon-type" distribution centers.

"The bomb plot was detailed," a prosecutor remarked. "It contained step-by-step instructions to construct explosive devices … and named numerous sites across the county of Orange and Los Angeles."

Based on the probe and the complaint, the scheme involved placing backpacks containing intricate pipe bombs that were scheduled to be set off simultaneously at midnight on New Year's Eve at several locations. New Year's Eve was seen as an ideal time as the scheme noted "pyrotechnics will be going off at this time so blast noises will be more difficult to be heard."

An eight-page handwritten document, titled "OPERATION MIDNIGHT SUN," suggested that additional sites could be incorporated. The sites were categorized as property and buildings run by two distinct companies tied to business related to national and international trade.

Long-term Plans and Proof Found

The criminal complaint also indicated that two members in the group had discussed subsequent attacks focusing on ICE agents agents and cars with explosives in 2026. One individual according to the complaint commented that such actions "would eliminate some and scare the rest of them."

These plans were allegedly planned both at an in-person gathering in Los Angeles and through an secure digital platform.

Images featured in the court documents show a desert campsite with what investigators described as IED-construction materials laid out on portable tables.

The filing states that the individuals "all brought explosive materials to the site, including different sizes of tubes, suspected potassium nitrate, charcoal, fuel powder, powdered sulfur, and items to be used as igniters, among others."

The plan also contained directions on how to manufacture the devices and how to prevent leaving traces that could be traced back to the individuals. The individuals had recently obtained precursor chemicals and other items, including purchases from major websites.

Arrest and Aftermath

The FBI took action last week while the group were rehearsing the strike in the remote area near Twentynine Palms. "They possessed all the components they were necessary to construct an functional explosive device at that location," the attorney stated.

In the course of carried out raids, authorities reportedly discovered posters for the Turtle Island Liberation Front at one accused's dwelling that advocated "Down with America", and "Death to ICE". At another accused's residence, police located a duplicate of the elaborate bomb plan.

The individuals were detained without a struggle. They were scheduled to face a judge in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.