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2024-05-17 Home Front: WoT
2 foreign nationals in ICE custody after alleged attempted breach at major Marine base
[FoxNews] Two foreign nationals are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after an alleged attempt to breach a Marine Corps base this month, officials confirmed Thursday.

The incident happened May 3 at Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia. A spokesperson for the base said two people in a box truck were stopped at a gate.

The driver allegedly told military coppers they were making a delivery to the post office and worked for a company subcontracted by Amazon.

Because they had no affiliation to the base and no approved credentials, they were directed to a holding area for vetting.

"It was at that time, one of the military coppers noticed the driver, ignoring the direct instructions of the officers, continued to move the vehicle past the holding area and attempted to access Marine Corps Base Quantico," spokesperson Capt. Michael Curtis said in a statement.

"Due to the swift response and execution of their duties, the officers were able to deploy the vehicle denial barriers, prevent any further access to Marine Corps Base Quantico and detain the individuals who were eventually turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody."

No injuries were reported, and officers did not report any weapons. The alleged breach was first reported by the Potomac Local News.

On Thursday, Fox News asked Acting ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner about the case, and he said he was familiar with the case and that the two nationals are in removal proceedings.

ICE sources confirmed to Fox News that both suspects are Jordanian nationals. Lechleitner was asked if he could confirm reports at least one of them was on the terror watchlist and if they were in the country illegally.

"I can't confirm anything like that right now," he said.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked at a briefing about the incident, and she confirmed the two were in ICE custody.

"So, I'm going to be really mindful, these two Jordanians that you're speaking of remain in ICE custody, and given that it is an active law enforcement matter ... I would have to refer you to ICE," she said.
Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11153 views ]  Top
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#1 Any idea, even any question about what was in the truck?
Posted by Richard Aubrey  2024-05-17 05:59||   2024-05-17 05:59|| Front Page Top

#2 both suspects are Jordanian nationals = Palestinians.
Posted by Grom the reflective 2024-05-17 06:43||   2024-05-17 06:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Karine Jean-Pierre summons the memory hole and moves on to other topics.
Posted by Besoeker 2024-05-17 06:47||   2024-05-17 06:47|| Front Page Top

#4 Betcha they're already out on bail.
Posted by Grom the reflective 2024-05-17 07:07||   2024-05-17 07:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Any idea, even any question about what was in the truck?

Either a lack of reportorial curiosity, or still waiting on a report from the Unexploded Ordnance guys.
Posted by SteveS 2024-05-17 08:54||   2024-05-17 08:54|| Front Page Top

#6 If they weren't foreign nationals (newcomers), what law enforcement agency would normally have them in custody?

Odd they went to ICE and are in "removal proceedings"?
Posted by Cleared Cookies Lost Nic 2024-05-17 09:47||   2024-05-17 09:47|| Front Page Top

#7 ICE confirms attack on Quantico; Ignores questions on terrorist threat
Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-17 10:09||   2024-05-17 10:09|| Front Page Top

#8 "Multiple sources have stated at least one individual had recently crossed the border and entered the U.S.. At least one is reportedly on the FBI’s Terrorism Watch List."
Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-17 10:10||   2024-05-17 10:10|| Front Page Top

#9 Was enlistment a motivation ?
Posted by Besoeker 2024-05-17 10:18||   2024-05-17 10:18|| Front Page Top

#10 #8 is Biden's biggest vulnerability. A 9/11-style attack from our "newcomers" will sink him
Posted by Frank G 2024-05-17 10:43||   2024-05-17 10:43|| Front Page Top

#11 ^ Or be the excuse to postpone the election.
Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-17 10:46||   2024-05-17 10:46|| Front Page Top

#12 Open borders works for any country's mortal enemies.
Posted by Beldar+Uneter3543 2024-05-17 12:07||   2024-05-17 12:07|| Front Page Top

#13 More Chinese Nationals Illegally Entered The U.S. In Two Days This Month Than In All Of 2021
Posted by Frank G 2024-05-17 12:10||   2024-05-17 12:10|| Front Page Top

#14 WTH was the MO?
WTH was the expectation?
Posted by mossomo 2024-05-17 12:36||   2024-05-17 12:36|| Front Page Top

#15 #2 Yep.
Posted by Ulailet+Thud3602 2024-05-17 13:34||   2024-05-17 13:34|| Front Page Top

#16 The ICE hand-off tell me they were not bringing in anything dangerous this time, perhaps just trial run to observe TTP and security. Since they didn't pose any immediate threat this time, a quick deportation without any trial process keeps the entire thing quickly buried. That they are not being released back into the country like millions of other illegals hints at something nefarious about their motives that the Puppet Show wants off the news before the election.
Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-05-17 17:15||   2024-05-17 17:15|| Front Page Top

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