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Eight ISIS-Linked Suspects Arrested in Major US Cities

Federal authorities detained Tajik nationals with suspected ISIS ties in a coordinated operation across Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia.

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This illustrative image shows the uniform of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in West Enfield, Maine. Eight men from Tajikistan with suspected links to ISIS have been arrested after entering the U.S. it has been reported.
Migrants walk on the US side of the border wall in Jacumba Hot Springs, California on June 5, 2024, after crossing from Mexico.

Overview

  • The suspects entered the US through the southern border in 2023 and were initially cleared by US Customs and Border Protection.
  • FBI wiretaps revealed discussions about bombings, prompting coordinated arrests by ICE and FBI.
  • The arrests raise concerns about the potential for coordinated terrorist attacks on US soil, echoing recent warnings from FBI Director Christopher Wray.
  • The detained individuals are linked to ISIS-K, a branch of ISIS known for orchestrating attacks in Iran and Russia.
  • National security experts criticize current border policies, highlighting the increased risk of terrorism.