Umar Farooq Ashraf, an 18-year-old illegal migrant from South Africa, was arrested in New York after being released at the border despite being flagged as a suspect.
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens highlighted the complexity of the case stating, 'He was released based on information available at the time,' which raised concerns about intelligence gathering processes.
A Homeland Security source criticized the oversight, calling it a 'major lapse in intelligence,' labeling Ashraf as 'a real deal terrorist without a doubt' after further investigations linked him to the watchlist.
Ashraf's situation underscores the importance of thorough vetting procedures in border security, especially for individuals with potential terror ties as indicated in earlier alerts.
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