London, United Kingdom – An American fugitive who has been on the FBI’s “most wanted terrorists” list for nearly two decades has been captured in the tranquil Welsh countryside. Daniel Andreas San Diego, aged 46, was apprehended by officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) at a remote property in North Wales on Monday. San Diego is wanted by US authorities for alleged involvement in two bombings in San Francisco back in 2003.

San Diego’s arrest comes after a relentless pursuit by law enforcement officials who had offered a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his capture. The operation was carried out by specialist officers from the national extradition unit of the NCA, with support from counter-terrorism policing and North Wales police.

Upon his arrest, San Diego, an American citizen, appeared before Westminster magistrates court as extradition proceedings commenced. The FBI’s wanted poster for San Diego highlights his connections to animal rights extremist groups, his vegan diet, possession of a handgun, and distinctive tattoos depicting burning hillsides and buildings.

According to the FBI, the bombings San Diego is accused of involved explosive devices set off at a biotechnology corporation in Emeryville in August 2003, followed by another attack at a nutritional products corporation in Pleasanton in September of the same year. San Diego was indicted in the United States district court for the northern district of California in July 2004 for his alleged role in these incidents.

FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the importance of bringing San Diego to justice, stating that the arrest serves as a reminder that individuals will be held accountable for resorting to violence and destruction. Wray’s remarks underscore the FBI’s commitment to pursuing fugitives relentlessly, regardless of the time that has passed since the crimes were committed.

San Diego’s capture marks a significant milestone in the FBI’s efforts to apprehend individuals involved in acts of terror, sending a firm message that perpetrators will be pursued and brought to justice, no matter how long it takes. The extradition process will now unfold as San Diego faces charges in the United States related to the bombings that occurred nearly two decades ago.