Lebanese migrant apprehended near El Paso, Texas claims to be a Hezbollah terrorist and planned to make a bomb. He admitted to training with Hezbollah for 7 years and serving as an active member for 4 years.
Key Points
Lebanese national Basel Bassel Ebbadi apprehended near El Paso, claimed to be a Hezbollah terrorist
Ebbadi admitted to training with Hezbollah for 7 years and serving as an active member for 4 years
Increase in migrants on terror watch list illegally entering the US in recent years
Pros
Border Patrol agents successfully apprehended a potential terrorist entering the US illegally
The Tactical Terrorism Response Team was able to conduct an interview with the suspect
Cons
Presence of individuals with ties to foreign terrorist organizations on US soil poses a threat to national security