ICE arrests Russian national with alleged Al-Qaeda ties in Philadelphia
- ICE agents arrested a 39-year-old Tajikistan-born Russian national suspected of Al-Qaeda membership in Philadelphia on May 23, 2023.
- The individual first entered the U.S. At a California port of entry in March 2023 and was later released before his alleged terrorist ties were known.
- Tajikistan authorities have labeled him a fugitive sought for his role in leading a criminal organization and suspect him of having ties to Al-Qaeda, either currently or in the past.
- Brian McShane, ICE Philadelphia's acting director, stated that collaboration with the FBI enabled decisive action to protect communities and prevent potential threats.
- The man remains in ICE custody pending removal, reflecting ongoing federal efforts to safeguard the homeland against terrorism threats.
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Al-Qaeda Suspect Arrested After Crossing U.S. Border - American Faith
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Tajikistan-born Russian national suspected of being affiliated with Al-Qaeda. The 39-year-old male was taken into custody in Philadelphia on May 23 after entering the U.S. through the southern border in March 2023 during the Biden administration. Federal authorities confirmed the suspect initially crossed into the U.S. via the San Ysidro Pedestrian West entry point in California. At the ti…


Suspected Al-Qaeda Terrorist Detained by ICE in Philly
(The Post Millennial)—Immigration authorities have arrested a Tajikistan-born Russian national who is a suspected member of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. The foreign national was taken into custody in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to ICE, the immigration agency took the 39-year-old male into custody on May 23. “Arresting individuals linked to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safeguard the ho…
The 39-year-old man of Tajik origin was a fugitive in his country because of his relationship with Islamist terrorist groups. He was arrested for the first time in 2023.
Tajikistan Wanted Their Al-Qaida Terrorist Back, ICE Found Him in Philadelphia
ICE arrested an accused Al-Qaida member who was hiding out in the sanctuary city of Philadelphia, where authorities won’t cooperate with ICE. The Tajikistan-born Russian national was taken into custody in the early morning hours of May 23 in Philadelphia, according to ICE. He crossed illegally in 2023. The Biden administration released him after they […] The post Tajikistan Wanted Their Al-Qaida Terrorist Back, ICE Found Him in Philadelphia appe…
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