The FBI has successfully apprehended a fugitive who has been on its 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list for over ten years. The fugitive, Daniel Andreas San Diego, was wanted for his alleged involvement in two animal rights-related bombings in California during the early 2000s.
FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the agency's commitment to holding individuals accountable for their actions, stating that no matter how long it takes, the FBI will track down fugitives and ensure justice is served.
San Diego's arrest in Wales was made possible through collaboration with authorities in the United Kingdom. The 46-year-old fugitive, originally from Berkeley, California, had been a fugitive for more than two decades and was first placed on the 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list in 2009.
The FBI detailed San Diego's alleged crimes, which included two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003. These incidents targeted biotechnology and nutritional products corporations, resulting in property damage and posing a significant threat to public safety.
Described as having ties to animal rights extremist groups, San Diego follows a vegan diet and has a background in computer networking and the LINUX operating system. He is known to possess a handgun and has international travel experience.
Notably, San Diego has a distinctive tattoo on his chest depicting burning hillsides and the words 'it only takes a spark.' Federal investigators highlighted the seriousness of the charges against San Diego, including maliciously damaging and destroying property using explosives.
The FBI's successful capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego serves as a reminder that individuals who resort to violence and destruction will be pursued and brought to justice, reinforcing the importance of peaceful and lawful expression of views in society.
