Two men aged 58 and 31, Adeeb Nasir and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, were arrested in Salt Lake City after an incendiary device was found under a news media vehicle, which had been lit but failed to explode, raising fears of terrorism.

The suspects face serious charges including possession of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism threats, with authorities executing a search warrant at their residence in Magna, Utah, where explosives, firearms, and illegal narcotics were seized.

The arrest occurred amid heightened security concerns following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, which has increased media security measures and public fears of politically motivated violence.

Law enforcement traced the device back to the suspects' home through forensic and digital evidence, and neighbors were evacuated during the search for safety reasons.

The device was real but failed to explode, posing a significant threat to public safety, and authorities responded with bomb squad units and the FBI's Salt Lake City Field Office.

While there is no confirmed direct link between the suspects and Kirk’s murder, the timing of the incident has intensified fears of politically motivated attacks.

The suspects are currently held without bail in Salt Lake County Jail, and legal proceedings are underway, with potential federal terrorism charges likely.

This incident highlights growing concerns over threats to press freedom and political figures, prompting media outlets to review security protocols.

Investigators are exploring motives such as anti-media ideology, political retaliation, or testing attack methods, but no definitive motive has been publicly confirmed.

Fox 13 News Utah, affiliated with the Fox network, confirmed the incident and is cooperating with law enforcement to ensure safety.

The device was discovered near an occupied building, prompting a police and fire response, and the incident occurred on a Friday, with authorities confirming the device had been lit but failed to detonate.

Authorities identified the suspects through the FBI, executed a search warrant at their Magna residence, and found components matching those used in the device, leading to their arrest.