PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of a Tajikistan-born Russian national in Philadelphia, who was wanted overseas, and suspected of being a member of terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.

According to ICE, officers arrested a 39-year-old male, born in Tajikistan and a citizen of Russia, in the early morning hours on May 23.

“Arresting individuals linked to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safeguard the homeland. Through close collaboration with our outstanding partners at the FBI, we have taken decisive action to make our communities safer and prevent potential threats to the American people,” said ERO Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. “I commend the dedicated men and

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