Jordanian Man Detained after Attempting to Breach Marine Base in Virginia
Illegal Entry into the US
A man from Jordan, who was recently detained for trying to force his way into a Marine base in Quantico, Virginia, had entered the United States illegally via the southern border, as confirmed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), the man, referred to as "Jordanian noncitizen 2," had entered the US just a month before his attempted intrusion on May 3. He was apprehended by the Border Patrol near San Ysidro, California in April, and was subsequently released.
Plotting a Potential Attack
After his release, the Jordanian man teamed up with another man from Jordan, who was staying in the US on an expired student visa. The duo's actions were described by a former Navy SEAL as a potential rehearsal for a future terrorist attack. The men were halted in a box truck at the Fuller Road Gate of Marine Corps Base Quantico. They told the military police officers that they were Amazon delivery subcontractors. Despite being directed to a holding area for vetting, they disregarded the instructions and tried to force their way into the base.
Increasing Security Concerns
The security of US bases has been a growing concern due to a series of similar incidents in recent months. There have been attempts to breach gates at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story in Virginia, Naval Base San Diego, and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California. The attempted breach at the Air Ground Combat Center involved a Chinese national.
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