FBI arrests Houston man for alleged ISIS ties, terror plot on US soil

A Texas man is in FBI custody on Thursday after authorities say he attempted to support ISIS and planned a terrorist attack on American soil – all from his apartment in Houston.

Authorities said 28-year-old Anas Said was searching for ways to commit violent acts on behalf of the Islamic State in the Houston area. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to the terrorist group.

Said was arrested last week at the apartment complex where he lived, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas Williams. 

FBI SAC Doug Williams addresses the media from the Houston field office on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Williams said that while in custody, Said admitted to researching how to conduct an attack on local military recruiting centers, offering his home as sanctuary for ISIS operatives, bragging that he would commit a "9/11-style" attack if he had the resources and attempting to produce ISIS propaganda.

"We stopped a potential terrorist attack from happening right here in Houston! Any day we can publicly say that is a good day," FBI Houston said. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.