"The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that an ISIS-linked terrorist plot potentially targeting New Year’s Eve celebrants in Texas has been thwarted.
The investigation originated in mid-October 2025, when an undercover employee of the New York City Police Department identified a social media account associated with Garza. The account followed multiple pro-ISIS profiles and had commented on pro-ISIS content.
Garza described himself as a Mexican-American living in Texas during subsequent online communications with the undercover officer.
Throughout November and December 2025, Garza engaged in conversations where he expressed support for ISIS ideology.
Garza discussed plans to acquire ingredients for explosives. He agreed to meet a second individual, whom he thought was another ISIS supporter, to transfer the materials. During the December 22 meeting, Garza handed over several explosive components, explained how to mix them, suggested adding nails to increase lethality, and offered to send an instructional video on assembling a bomb.
If convicted, Garza faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison." TP
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