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US: FBI arrest two men in Utah for allegedly placing incendiary device under news media vehicle
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrested two men in Utah after an incendiary device was placed under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City region of the US, media reports said.
The incident occurred just days after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, recently.
The suspects have been identified as Adeeb Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, 31.
They are now facing multiple charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction and Possessing Explosive Devices.
The device was found on Friday, Sept. 12 and determined to be real, FOX 13 reported.
Officials said the device had been lit but "failed to function."
The FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office have assumed jurisdiction for the case.
The arrested duo are currently being held in Salt Lake County Jail.
"FOX 13 News is working closely with law-enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority," said FOX 13 Station Manager Leona Wood.
Killing of Charlie Kirk
Last week, Charlie was shot dead during his address at the Utah Valley University in Orem.
A single gunshot was fired and it struck Charlie on his neck when he was addressing the students at the university.
The key suspect arrested in connection with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson.
The 22-year-old Utah native was taken into custody on Thursday after a manhunt for 33 hours.
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