Illegal migrant on terrorist watch list in North Carolina
Awet Hagos, an illegal migrant from Yemen, was found on a terrorist watch list following a barricade situation in Gates County, North Carolina.
Key Points
- Awet Hagos, a citizen of Eritrea, entered the U.S. illegally after residing in Haiti.
- Hagos was found to be on the terrorist watch list following the barricade incident.
- He was charged with assault on a government official, resisting a public officer, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Pros
- Law enforcement successfully took the suspect into custody after a four-hour standoff.
- Authorities were able to identify the suspect's presence on the terrorist watch list.
Cons
- The incident raises concerns about the presence of individuals with terrorist ties in the country.