Two Jordanian nationals who attempted to breach a Marine Corps base in Virginia were released on bail, raising concerns after it was revealed they were in the U.S. illegally.
Two Jordanian nationals who attempted to breach a Marine Corps base in Virginia were released on bail, despite being in the United States illegally, according to a report by the New York Post.
Hasan Yousef Hamdan, 32, and Mohammad Khair Dabous, 28, were arrested on May 3 after they attempted to enter the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, in a box truck. They claimed to be Amazon subcontractors and tried to bypass military gate guards but were stopped by anti-vehicle barriers. The base is a significant military installation and also houses the FBI Academy, FBI laboratory, and a Defense Intelligence Agency facility.
Hamdan entered the U.S. illegally through the southern border in April and was released due to a lack of detention space, according to federal law enforcement sources. Dabous had overstayed his student visa. Both were initially detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but were later released.
Hamdan posted a $15,000 bond, while Dabous posted a $10,000 bond. They were released in early June, facing misdemeanor trespassing charges on military property. Their release was conditioned on their agreement to attend court for immigration proceedings and to avoid Quantico or any other military bases. Federal prosecutors supported their release under these conditions, according to the Post.
The motive behind their attempted breach of the base remains unclear.
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