Suspected Terrorist Arrested in NYC After Release Following Illegal Border Entry

A South African national on the FBI terrorist watchlist was rearrested in Brooklyn after being released by Border Patrol due to delayed database checks.

• A South African national, initially detained for criminal trespassing in Texas, was released before a database check confirmed his presence on the FBI terrorist watchlist.
• The suspect, who entered the U.S. illegally via the southern border, was arrested in Brooklyn, New York, following a coordinated multi-agency effort.
• Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens stated that the delayed identification led to the individual's release but emphasized the swift response once the watchlist match was confirmed.
• The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about border security, with 103 individuals on the terrorist watchlist apprehended in fiscal year 2024, a significant increase from prior years.
• The Biden administration has faced criticism over border policies, while incoming Border Czar Tom Homan has pledged stricter enforcement and mass deportations under the upcoming Trump administration.

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