Border Patrol arrests South African national on terrorist watchlist who entered US illegally

A South African individual who entered the United States unlawfully was identified as a “positive match” on the terrorist watchlist, which led to his prompt arrest in New York City.

The unnamed South African national, as mentioned by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, was initially held in Texas for illegally entering the country but was later released.

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

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.

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

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