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Eight Tajikistan Nationals with Suspected ISIS Ties Arrested for Terrorist Group and Immigration Violations in Major U.S. Cities

Jun 12, 2024, 01:30 AM

In a coordinated sting operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force have arrested eight Tajikistan nationals with suspected ties to the terrorist group ISIS. The arrests took place in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia over the past week. All eight individuals had crossed the southern border illegally earlier this year and were initially detained and released into the U.S. after being vetted. The suspects were apprehended after surveillance and wiretaps revealed their potential involvement in terrorist activities. This operation highlights ongoing national security concerns related to border security and immigration enforcement, including potential immigration violations.