FBI most wanted terrorist arrested in North Wales after over 20 years on the run

An ‘armed and dangerous’ top 20 most wanted terrorist, missing since 2003, has been arrested in North Wales.

The FBI Most Wanted notice detailed how Daniel Andreas San Diego was wanted for his alleged involvement in two bombings in the San Francisco, California, area. On August 28, 2003, two bombs exploded approximately one hour apart on the campus of a biotechnology corporation in Emeryville. Then, on September 26, 2003, one bomb strapped with nails exploded at a nutritional products corporation in Pleasanton.

The man disappeared in 2003 and had not been seen since.

The National Crime Agency said in a public statement, “NCA officers have arrested one of the FBI Most Wanted fugitives in Wales. Daniel Andreas San Diego was detained in an operation supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and North Wales Police yesterday and now faces extradition to the US to face charges.”

FBI Director Wray said Daniel San Diego’s arrest after 20+ years as a fugitive for two San Francisco bombings shows the Bureau’s commitment to justice, stressing that violence is never the right way to express views.

The FBI said in a statement today, “Daniel San Diego’s arrest after more than 20 years as a fugitive for two bombings in the San Francisco area shows that no matter how long it takes, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to express your views in our country, and turning to violence and destruction of property is not the right way.”

No information has been released by North Wales Police.

Sky News has developed reporting on the case, stating the arrest took place in the “Conwy area of Wales. It is understood he was arrested at a property in a rural area next to woodland.”

Adding, “He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday as the process to extradite him to the US to face charges begins.”

The FBI was offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of San Diego, it is unclear if that has been claimed.