A potential threat of violence during Halloween trick-or-treating was averted Friday, thanks to the quick action of a vigilant teenager and fast-acting deputies from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

Enzo Vargas-Giraldo, 15, was arrested at his home on Palmetto Ridge Drive around 4 p.m. Friday after he posted a menacing video on social media.

The video reportedly showed Vargas-Giraldo holding what appeared to be a homemade explosive device, and he was heard stating he intended to use the device Friday night during trick-or-treating, specifically warning that a particular neighborhood “is not safe.”

The threat was reported to CCSO immediately after being seen by another teenager on Friday afternoon. Detectives and deputies rapidly identified Vargas-Giraldo and responded to his

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