A South African national on the terrorist watchlist was apprehended by Border Patrol after entering the US unlawfully.

In Brooklyn, New York, a South African national was apprehended.

A South African national on the terrorist watchlist was apprehended by Border Patrol after entering the US unlawfully.
A South African national on the terrorist watchlist was apprehended by Border Patrol after entering the US unlawfully.

An individual from South Africa who unlawfully entered the U.S. was apprehended in New York City after a "positive match" on the terrorist watchlist.

The South African national, who was initially detained in Texas for criminal trespassing, was later released.

A "positive match on the terrorist watchlist" was discovered through a further investigation, as stated by Owens.

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 suspect's positive identification as being involved in terrorism prompted a rapid multi-agency effort to apprehend the individual in Brooklyn, New York. However, it is uncertain when or how the suspect arrived in New York City.

"The coordination of various agencies led to the apprehension of this potential threat, which is currently awaiting removal," he stated.

Planet Chronicle Digital has reached out to the Border Patrol for comment.

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