https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime...ry-device-left-under-fox-13-news-vehicleFBI arrests 2 after incendiary device left under FOX 13 News vehicle
MAGNA, Utah ā Two men have been arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a FOX 13 News vehicle and then forcing an evacuation of a Magna neighborhood when the FBI served an overnight warrant on their home.
The men, Adeeb Ahamed Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, 31, were booked into jail and face multiple charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Possessing Explosive Devices.
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By: Jeff Tavss
Posted 7:54 PM, Sep 14, 2025 and last updated 2:06 PM, Sep 15, 2025
MAGNA, Utah ā Two men have been arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a FOX 13 News vehicle and then forcing an evacuation of a Magna neighborhood when the FBI served an overnight warrant on their home.
The men, Adeeb Ahamed Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, 31, were booked into jail and face multiple charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Possessing Explosive Devices.
The device underneath the FOX 13 News vehicle was originally located on Friday and determined to be real. According to officials, the device had been lit but "failed to function."
Because of the type of device discovered and where it was located, it was considered a significant threat to public safety, leading the FBI to assume jurisdiction over the case.
During the FBI investigation, the suspects were tracked to a Magna home in the 2700 South block of 8500 West, which Salt Lake County property records show Adeeb Nasir owns. Both men lived at the address, according to a probable cause statement.
On Saturday, the FBI served a warrant on the home, along with the Salt Lake City Police Department and Unified Fire bomb squads to make sure no other explosive devices were a danger inside.
The men were located at the home, and during the search, told investigators that "two hoax weapons of mass destruction" that officials discovered were "real," the arrest report stated.
Because of the devices, the home was evacuated, as well as nearby homes in the neighborhood.
Although the warrant was issued for the search of evidence related to the incendiary devices found under the FOX 13 News vehicle, law enforcement officials "observed additional contraband and evidence of crimes outside the scope of the original warrant, to include firearms and firearm related items, explosives and explosive-related components, illegal narcotics and associated paraphernalia, as well as electronic devices reasonably believed to contain evidence" of the original device that was discovered.
According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, both men had protective orders that prohibit them from possessing firearms.
Court records show Adeeb Nasir had prior misdemeanor convictions but no prior violent offenses or felony convictions in his criminal record. He was found guilty in 2022 for āimpaired drivingā and possession of a controlled substance (āmarijuana/spiceā) ā both Class B misdemeanors.
Adil Nasir has no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions and no prior violent offenses in his criminal record, according to a Public Safety Assessment Report.
Booking data from the Salt Lake County Jail shows Adeeb Nasir is a citizen of the United States who was born in Pakistan. Adil Nasir was born in Utah.
Both men are being held without bail due to "substantial evidence to support" the charges, according to court documents.
āFOX 13 News is working closely with law enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority," said FOX 13 Station Manager Leona Wood.