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Two men, Adeeb Nasir (58) and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir (31), were arrested in Magna, Utah, after planting a live explosive under a FOX 13 media vehicle in Salt Lake City. The device was lit, but it just failed to detonate.
Here’s how prosecutors are treating it so far:
Filed Charges (As Reported)
- Weapon of mass destruction – manufacture/possess/sell/use
- Attempted aggravated arson
- Threat of terrorism – use of weapon/hoax mass destruct
- Explosive/chemical/incendiary – possessing/removing
- Explosive/chemical/incendiary – possessing parts
What the Final Charge Sheet Should Look Like
(if prosecutors pursued the full weight of state + federal law)
- Attempted Murder (multiple counts — every person in the building was a potential victim)
- Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Terrorism (for planning and acting together)
- Possession/Manufacture of a Weapon of Mass Destruction
- Use of Explosives to Commit a Felony (18 U.S.C. § 844(h), mandatory federal enhancement)
- Terrorism / Terrorism Enhancement (Utah statute + federal statutes recognizing intent to intimidate/coerce a population or government)
- Material Support for Terrorism (18 U.S.C. § 2339A/B — if ideology is proven through the anti-Trump banners and jihadist ties)
- Attempted Aggravated Arson
- Possession of Incendiary Devices
- Drug & Firearm Nexus Charge (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) — unlawful user of controlled substances in possession of firearms)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Restricted Person
Even if prosecutors wanted to skip the “lesser” charges (like drug/firearm nexus) and go for the big ones only, the final list should at a minimum read:
- Attempted Murder
- Conspiracy
- WMD Possession/Use
- Federal Explosives Felony
- Terrorism (State + Federal)
That’s the true weight of what Adeeb and Adil Nasir did. Instead, authorities shaved it down to a smaller package enough to jail them quietly, but not sufficient to force the “terrorism” label.
The Family Connection
- Adeeb Nasir was born in Pakistan, but is listed as a U.S. citizen in booking records.
- Adil Nasir was born in Utah, also listed as a U.S. citizen.
- Both lived at the same Magna address, where the FBI executed a federal search warrant.
Restricted Persons
Both men are classified as restricted persons, legally barred from possessing firearms. That status can be triggered by:
- A domestic violence protective order filed by a family member.
- A drug-related case (users of controlled substances cannot legally possess firearms).
- Prior violent criminal history leading to a standing prohibition.
Yet inside their home, authorities found firearms, bomb components, narcotics, and “hoax WMDs.” In other words, the law was supposed to stop them, but it didn’t.
Proof of Ideology
Authorities won’t say it, but here’s the truth:
- Both men were Muslim.
- Both were anti-Trump.
At their home, banners tell the story:
- “Is He Dead Yet?” — a flag openly anticipating Trump’s possible death
- “Let’s Go Taco” — an anti-Trump slur used by leftists to mock “Let’s Go Brandon.”
The FBI calls the motive “unknown.” But the evidence in their own yard makes it obvious.
What If the Bomb Had Gone Off?
The device was placed under a FOX 13 News vehicle, parked next to an occupied building in Salt Lake City.
- The area is surrounded by businesses, staff, and passersby.
- A detonation could have killed the driver, injured employees, and potentially caused a fire spreading through the occupied structure.
- Depending on the device’s strength (police classified it as a weapon of mass destruction), casualties could have numbered in the dozens.
This wasn’t just a failed act of terror. It was another glaring proof that our national security apparatus has failed us again, and every time they bury it under ‘motive unknown,’ they prove the failure is by design.
The Mugshot Mystery
First, you’ll notice there are no mugshots online for Adeeb or Adil Nasir — even though they face charges as serious as WMD, terrorism, and attempted arson.
I filed a GRAMA request (#25-2257) with the Salt Lake County Sheriff demanding their booking photos, intake sheets, and affidavits. The Sheriff’s office responded that mugshots are protected under Utah Code 63G-2-305(81)(a) unless:
- There’s a conviction,
- The suspect is a fugitive or imminent threat, or
- A judge orders release.
Just curious, why do other mugshots pop up immediately, like Tyler Robinson (the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk), yet not for the Nasir father and son?
Instead of photos, we received the public booking sheets, which show the charges, arrest times, and booking details, but no images.
As you can see:
- Adil was listed as arrested on September 13 at 1:00 AM and booked on the 14th at 2:55 AM.
- Adeeb was arrested on September 14 at 1:00 AM and booked that same morning at 3:04 AM.
Either way, the refusal to release mugshots, the lack of details, and now three days later with no major coverage or press conference from Utah’s governor or the FBI, all fit the same pattern: bury the faces, blur the timeline, and call the motive “unknown.”
