Heightened security concerns surround Tesla properties as violence against the electric vehicle maker continues to escalate across the United States.
According to Fox News, authorities discovered suspicious incendiary devices at a Tesla dealership along U.S. Highway 183 in Austin, Texas, on Monday morning, marking another incident in a series of attacks targeting the company's facilities.
The Austin Police Department responded to the scene just after 8 a.m., immediately calling in their bomb squad to investigate the suspicious devices. The incendiary devices were safely removed and taken into police custody without any reported injuries or damages.
FBI Task Force Targets Growing Tesla Violence
The discovery comes as federal authorities intensify their efforts to combat the increasing attacks on Tesla properties nationwide. The FBI has established a specialized 10-person task force dedicated to investigating and preventing violence against Tesla facilities.
The task force includes personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI's Counterterrorism Division. These experts will work alongside members of the Domestic Terrorism Operations Section and Weapons of Mass Destruction unit to address the growing threat.
The ATF has begun embedding personnel in FBI field offices, starting with San Antonio, Texas, where several Molotov cocktail attacks have occurred. This strategic deployment aims to enhance response capabilities and investigation efficiency.
Legal Consequences for Tesla Property Attackers
Three individuals currently face federal charges for using Molotov cocktails to attack Tesla properties across the country. These cases demonstrate the serious legal ramifications awaiting those who participate in such acts of violence.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a stern warning to potential attackers, stating:
The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended. Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars.
The charges carry significant penalties, with convicted perpetrators facing minimum sentences of five years and maximum terms of up to 20 years in prison.
Political Tensions Fuel Anti-Tesla Violence
The surge in attacks appears connected to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's appointment by President Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department's aggressive cost-cutting measures have resulted in substantial federal workforce reductions.
These attacks target various Tesla assets, including dealerships, storage lots, charging stations, and individual vehicles. The pattern of violence has prompted increased security measures at Tesla facilities nationwide.
The Austin Police Department maintains an active investigation into the latest incident, though they have not released additional details about the devices or potential suspects.
Moving forward with justice
The discovery of incendiary devices at the Austin Tesla dealership represents the latest development in an ongoing wave of violence targeting the electric vehicle manufacturer's properties across the United States. The incident occurred at a Tesla dealership along U.S. Highway 183, where local police and bomb squad units successfully removed the dangerous devices without casualties.
The FBI's newly formed task force, working in conjunction with ATF personnel and various counterterrorism units, continues to investigate these attacks while implementing enhanced security measures. The violence appears motivated by opposition to Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE and its federal spending reduction initiatives, with perpetrators facing severe legal consequences, including lengthy prison sentences.
