FBI says it thwarted terror plots ahead of July 4 events

July 10, 2015 02:33

FBI Director James Comey said on Thursday that the bureau thwarted ISIS terrorist plots linked to the 4th of July holiday that were intended "to kill people in the United States.

"He would not discuss the number or nature of the plots, but earlier Thursday, US officials told CNN that the thwarted plots included targets "coast to coast," and in fitting with calls by ISIS to attack in any way possible, they were unsophisticated, relying on guns, knives and other weapons.

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