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17 Dec 2024


A South African national who illegally entered the U.S. landed a "positive match" on the terrorist watchlist leading to his "swift" arrest in New York City.

According to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, the unidentified South African national was initially detained in Texas for criminal trespassing, but was released.

Owens said that a further investigation revealed a "positive match on the terrorist watchlist."

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Illegal South African

U.S. Border Patrol announced the arrest of a South African national and suspected terrorist in Brooklyn, NY.  (Chief Jason Owens via X)

The positive identification of the suspect being involved in terrorism led to a swift mutli-agency effort to arrest the individual in Brooklyn, New York. It is unclear how or when the suspect arrived in New York City.

"Thanks to the coordination of multiple agencies, this potential threat was located, taken into custody, and is now pending removal," he said.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Border Patrol for comment.

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. 

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