Posted on 02/07/2024 7:47:43 AM PST by Twotone
As elected officials hotly debate new border security legislation, the FBI has arrested a Tennessee man they say was planning to join a militia border group, set off explosives, and act as a sniper at the Mexico/U.S. border. Paul Faye of Cunningham, Tennessee was arrested yesterday for possession of an unregistered firearm, however the charging documents outline a nearly year-long investigation into the defendant involving multiple undercover agents.
Faye first came on law enforcement radar after the arrest of Brian Perry, another Tennessee man who was indicted last Spring in a plot to murder immigrants at the border. A review of Perry’s electronics revealed that Faye had communicated with him about traveling to the border to commit violence, according to court records.
In March 2023, an FBI undercover employee reached out to Faye through TikTok, according to court filings. The following month, two undercover employees purportedly met with Faye to discuss ways they could work together. Faye allegedly told the undercover that, “the patriots are going to rise up because we are being invaded. We are being invaded.”
Faye also relayed to the FBI undercover that he was “coordinating with militia groups from Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.” Charging documents state that Faye also communicated with a leader in the NC Patriot Party with a plan to travel with them. According to authorities, Faye also “discussed plans for traveling to the border and how he planned to transport explosive devices to the border without law enforcement detection.”
He also told undercovers that his job in the border militia was to act as a sniper and that his “talents was sending rounds down range.” Faye allegedly stated that, “I’ll be the first one on the scene, and the last one to leave. The reason why I say that is, if something, just say that we were going down like that, before you even put yourself in danger, I would be on top that roof right there, zeroing out, taking out anybody. And then as y’all coming out, I’m going to be taking out..”
Faye also allegedly told the FBI undercovers that he possessed Tannerite to convert into claymore mines and “stationed butane tanks around his property so in the event law enforcement arrived, he could use the tanks as boobytrap explosive devices”
On January 11 following a meeting at Faye’s trailer where they went to his “war room” which authorities say was filled with guns, radios, and tactical vests, one of the covert FBI officials bought an unregistered silencer from Faye. Federal charges were filed on Friday and unsealed yesterday when he was arrested. Representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Tennessee prosecuting the case declined to comment. A court appointed Federal Defender representing Faye did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Those dirt bags posing as admirers of this not too bright individual, most likely gave him a blueprint of a silencer and asked him to “Make this oil filter for my truck and we can use it to go to the border” Anyone who encourages you to break Federal law should be considered a Fed.
Pity that in their efforts to paint MAGA as terrorists willing to start WWIII, the best they can do is find 2 crazy TN men...
Zackly.
Its far easier to arrest one guy who is opposed to illegal immigration, vs. 12 million illegal criminals.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_State_Guard
Folks,
We need to be talking more about state militia.
They are authorized but not activated. Interesting history here.
Historically, militias are formed by individuals. It appears they are authorized by the governor. NOW may be the opportunity to start one.
I am sure it is more complicated but they are authorized, how do you activate one?
State militia/ guards are organized for a purpose. Border security is a legitimate purpose.
Even if not used, the organization of one communicates.
I will be talking to my local sheriff, police, local reporter and local legislature.
Creating the discussion is a start. I encourage you to start a discussion also.
Zec 4:10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, .............
Very interesting! And a good idea...
Two can keep a secret. Three might, but only if one of them is dead./Ben Franklin
Be careful who you talk to.
“arrested yesterday for possession of an unregistered firearm”
What does that even mean?
If people would just follow the advise in “Unintended Consequences”, the feral BI wouldn’t be able to entrap anyone. Go there. Take your shots. Leave. Say nothing to anyone. Ever.
The Senate is in the process of writing a bill that would ban many or most armed civilian militias. It specifically criminalizes militias operating on the border (channels, facilities, or instrumentalities of interstate or foreign commerce) or traveling between states.
S.3589 - Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024
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