In a coordinated operation, federal authorities have arrested eight individuals suspected of terrorist activities in New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. These individuals, who are believed to be illegal aliens, were apprehended following a comprehensive investigation by various law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI's Counter Terrorism Division.
The suspects, all of whom have links to terrorism, were tracked and monitored before being detained. In New York, one of the suspects, a noncitizen wanted in Senegal for terrorism-related activities, was arrested near the 9/11 Memorial.
This week 8 Tajikistan nationals, that entered the country illegally, were arrested for possible ties to ISIS.
These illegals were caught crossing the border, vetted and released into the country.
Tajikistan is 7000k miles from America,
the border is secure. pic.twitter.com/4tq0aa4SPE
— Lynn 🇺🇸🐗 (@HogWildNTN) June 12, 2024
This individual had entered the U.S. via the southern border in October 2023 and was initially released pending a court hearing.
In Philadelphia and Los Angeles, similar operations led to the capture of individuals with suspected ties to terrorist organizations. These arrests are part of a broader effort to clamp down on illegal entries that pose a significant threat to national security.
Illegals marched, blocked traffic and chanted their demands in NYC yesterday.
NYPD did nothing.
The same day, Trump supporters displayed their pro-law flag, were forced to remove it and were arrested.
Are you paying attention? pic.twitter.com/pJe6yob36c
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 7, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has highlighted the importance of such operations in safeguarding the country from potential terrorist attacks.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has reiterated the department's commitment to ensuring that individuals who pose a threat to national security are swiftly identified and apprehended. The suspects will now face legal proceedings, and if found guilty, they will be deported to their respective countries.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by U.S. border security and immigration enforcement in dealing with potential threats.
The arrests have sparked discussions about the efficacy of current immigration policies and the need for stricter measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
