Eight men from Tajikistan were arrested on Tuesday (June 11) by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the weekend in New York, Philadelphia&nbsp;and Los Angeles due to suspected connections to ISIS, according to sources familiar with the case.

The suspects had been on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force radar and were arrested by personnel with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, the sources say.

"All eight suspects entered the US via the southern border,&nbsp;and initial background checks didn't reveal criminal activity," briefed the officials.

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Two of the men crossed the border in spring 2023, and one of those men used the CBP One app&nbsp;which the Biden administration created to permit migrants to book appointments to claim refuge, the officials say.&nbsp;

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force was tracking a possible terrorist threat from Central Europe. The arrested men came under scrutiny during this investigation, according to the sources.

A senior US official said the FBI was keeping an eye on the group for several months and kept close tabs on their activities.&nbsp;

While they have not been charged with a terrorist connection yet, the FBI alerted ICE they should be arrested because of potential ties to ISIS.

The suspects have been detained and face elimination proceedings before an immigration judge, and they could later face terrorism-related charges, two sources say.&nbsp;

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“Over the last few days, ICE agents arrested several non-citizens pursuant to immigration authorities," the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

These arrests were the result of close collaboration between federal authorities. The detainees, currently in ICE custody, face removal proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eight men from Tajikistan were arrested on Tuesday (June 11) by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the weekend in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles due to suspected connections to ISIS, according to sources familiar with the case.

Eight men from Tajikistan were arrested on Tuesday (June 11) by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the weekend in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles due to suspected connections to ISIS, according to sources familiar with the case. The suspects had been on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force radar and were arrested by personnel with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, the sources say. "All eight suspects entered the US via the southern border, and initial background checks didn't reveal criminal activity," briefed the officials. Also read: US 'evaluating' amendments sought by Hamas in Gaza ceasefire proposal Two of the men crossed the border in spring 2023, and one of those men used the CBP One app which the Biden administration created to permit migrants to book appointments to claim refuge, the officials say. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force was tracking a possible terrorist threat from Central Europe. The arrested men came under scrutiny during this investigation, according to the sources. A senior US official said the FBI was keeping an eye on the group for several months and kept close tabs on their activities. While they have not been charged with a terrorist connection yet, the FBI alerted ICE they should be arrested because of potential ties to ISIS. The suspects have been detained and face elimination proceedings before an immigration judge, and they could later face terrorism-related charges, two sources say. Also read: UN blacklists Hamas, Israel army for extreme violence against children “Over the last few days, ICE agents arrested several non-citizens pursuant to immigration authorities," the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI said in a joint statement on Tuesday. These arrests were the result of close collaboration between federal authorities. The detainees, currently in ICE custody, face removal proceedings. (With inputs from agencies)

Eight Tajikistan men detained in NYC, LA and Philadelphia over possible ISIS ties: Sources

In India, the Jammu and Kashmir police has for the first time recovered a 'perfume IED' in the Union Territory. While investigating the January 21 IED blast at Narwal in Jammu, the police achieved a breakthrough and arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist who is alleged to be involved in the twin blasts and recovered a 'Perfume IED' from him.&nbsp;

While interacting with media on Thursday (February 2), the J&amp;K Police Director General Dilbag&nbsp;Singh said that, “A ‘perfume IED’,&nbsp;the first of its kind, has been recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorist. This is a first new approach after the terrorist used sticky bombs. They have also used timer-fitted IEDs earlier.”&nbsp;

"We have seen previously that various types of IEDs have been used by terrorists with explosive materials, sticky bombs and the timer-fitted ones, but this time we have recovered a new type of IED, which is the 'perfume IED'. This IED is like a perfume bottle but contains explosive material. Since the IED is new to us, experts will see how harmful and how powerful it can be," said Singh.&nbsp;

He also commended the J&amp;K police officers probing the Narwal case. He said that they achieved a major success in the form of the arrest of Arif Ahmed, a resident of the Reasi district of Jammu, within 11 days of the blast.&nbsp;

"Arif is a government employee and is an active terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit. He will not only lose his job, but we will file a strong case against him. Although he has very cleverly burnt all the evidence like his clothes, shoes and he even his mobile phone. But police worked hard on even small inputs and leads that led to the arrest of Arif," Singh added. &nbsp;

The DG of JK Police said that the main aim of these IEDs is to target innocent people and to trigger communal hatred in the Jammu region. According to the police, Arif has revealed that these IEDs were air-dropped through drones from across the border.&nbsp;

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In India, the Jammu and Kashmir police has for the first time recovered a 'perfume IED' in the Union Territory. While investigating the January 21 IED blast at Narwal in Jammu, the police achieved a breakthrough and arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist who is alleged to be involved in the twin blasts and recovered a 'Perfume IED' from him.

In India, the Jammu and Kashmir police has for the first time recovered a 'perfume IED' in the Union Territory. While investigating the January 21 IED blast at Narwal in Jammu, the police achieved a breakthrough and arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist who is alleged to be involved in the twin blasts and recovered a 'Perfume IED' from him. While interacting with media on Thursday (February 2), the J&K Police Director General Dilbag Singh said that, “A ‘perfume IED’, the first of its kind, has been recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorist. This is a first new approach after the terrorist used sticky bombs. They have also used timer-fitted IEDs earlier.” "We have seen previously that various types of IEDs have been used by terrorists with explosive materials, sticky bombs and the timer-fitted ones, but this time we have recovered a new type of IED, which is the 'perfume IED'. This IED is like a perfume bottle but contains explosive material. Since the IED is new to us, experts will see how harmful and how powerful it can be," said Singh. He also commended the J&K police officers probing the Narwal case. He said that they achieved a major success in the form of the arrest of Arif Ahmed, a resident of the Reasi district of Jammu, within 11 days of the blast. "Arif is a government employee and is an active terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit. He will not only lose his job, but we will file a strong case against him. Although he has very cleverly burnt all the evidence like his clothes, shoes and he even his mobile phone. But police worked hard on even small inputs and leads that led to the arrest of Arif," Singh added. The DG of JK Police said that the main aim of these IEDs is to target innocent people and to trigger communal hatred in the Jammu region. According to the police, Arif has revealed that these IEDs were air-dropped through drones from across the border. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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