A South African nationwide who illegally entered the U.S. landed a “optimistic match” on the terrorist watchlist resulting in his “swift” arrest in New York Metropolis.
In line with U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, the unidentified South African nationwide was initially detained in Texas for prison trespassing, however was launched.
Owens mentioned {that a} additional investigation revealed a “optimistic match on the terrorist watchlist.”
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The optimistic identification of the suspect being concerned in terrorism led to a swift mutli-agency effort to arrest the person in Brooklyn, New York. It’s unclear how or when the suspect arrived in New York Metropolis.
“Because of the coordination of a number of businesses, this potential menace was positioned, taken into custody, and is now pending removing,” he mentioned.
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