(CNN) — The FBI averted a potential terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend, the agency said.

The plot was inspired by ISIS, two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case told CNN.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests of suspects in the case early Friday.

“This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend. More details to come,” Patel posted on X .

Officials were executing search warrants in connection with the investigation Friday morning, authorities said.

The two law enforcement officials who spoke to CNN said the plot unfolded in online chatrooms.

An FBI undercover person was introduced into the chatroom in the early stages of discu

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