Fugitive Daniel San Diego captured after two decades on the run

In Wales, U.S. authorities confirmed the arrest of Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive who had been evading capture for more than 20 years. He was wanted for his connection to two bombings that occurred in Northern California in 2003, which were linked to animal rights extremist actions. The first incident involved an explosion at Chiron Inc. in Emeryville, where a bomb detonated in the early morning hours. A second bomb, designed to target first responders, was discovered and defused before it could explode. Following these events, San Diego allegedly planted another bomb at a company in Pleasanton, California, which injured no one despite its dangerous design that included nails. His criminal activities prompted the FBI to issue a federal arrest warrant for him in October 2003. Despite the warrant and an indictment by a federal grand jury in 2004, he managed to remain at large for two decades, during which he was deemed armed and dangerous. The FBI highlighted his affiliations with animal rights extremist groups as part of the rationale for his inclusion on the Most Wanted Terrorists list in 2009. The recent arrest was made possible through coordination between U.S. and U.K. authorities, although details regarding the circumstances of how he was captured remain undisclosed. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized that this case serves as a testament to the commitment of law enforcement in pursuing fugitives no matter how long it takes. He also remarked on the distinction between lawful protest and violent actions in expressing one's views.