Jordanian who tried to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico was in US illegally, sources say Male suspect crossed US-Mexico border at San Diego sector before being released, according to sources

May 23, 2024 and   

(Fox) One of the two Jordanian nationals who tried to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia earlier this month crossed into the U.S. illegally in April before he was released from custody, multiple Department of Homeland Security sources have revealed to Fox News.

The individual, who along with his colleague is now in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings, crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the San Diego sector, the sources said.

He was later released on a notice to appear in court because there was no initial derogatory information found regarding him, the sources added. They said the other Jordanian national was an overstay on a student visa.

The attempted breach happened on May 3.

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