The Hunt is Over: FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist Found After 20 Years
November 27, 2024 – In a stunning development, Daniel Andreas San Diego, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, has been captured in North Wales after evading authorities for nearly two decades. The 46-year-old was wanted for his involvement in two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003, which left several people injured.
San Diego, who had been a fugitive since the attacks, was placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list shortly after the bombings. He was accused of orchestrating the attacks as part of an animal rights protest. The bombings targeted businesses that were involved in animal testing, with one explosion occurring outside a meat company and the other at a corporate building associated with animal experimentation.
Despite a massive manhunt, San Diego managed to elude capture for 20 years, using a variety of aliases and disguises. Authorities had traced his whereabouts to various parts of the United States and internationally, but he was not located until recently.
A breakthrough came earlier this year when a tip from a member of the public led investigators to a quiet village in North Wales, where San Diego had been living under a new identity. Local law enforcement, working in coordination with the FBI, arrested him without incident early Tuesday morning.
The FBI has confirmed that San Diego was living in the area for several years, where he managed to blend into the community. His capture comes after intensive efforts by both UK and US authorities, including the use of new technologies and international cooperation.
San Diego now faces extradition to the United States, where he will be charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, bombing, and other related offenses. The arrest marks the end of a long and high-profile manhunt that has captivated both US and international law enforcement.
In a statement, the FBI praised the collaborative efforts between the US and UK authorities, as well as the vigilant members of the public who helped bring San Diego to justice. “The capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego is a testament to the persistence of law enforcement in seeking justice for the victims of these heinous acts,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray.
San Diego’s capture has brought relief to the victims of the 2003 bombings, who had waited years for closure. “We’re finally getting justice, and it’s a weight off our shoulders,” said one of the survivors of the attacks.
As of now, San Diego remains in custody in the UK pending his extradition to the United States.
