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CBP Arrests Fugitive from Georgia Wanted for Armed Robbery

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a 27-year-old male United States citizen from Georgia who had an active warrant out of the Atlanta Police Department for felony Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and additional felony charges. The individual, Djamilou Sebabe, was taken into custody after CBP officers discovered a National Crime Information Center match during his examination. He was subsequently turned over to the Buffalo Police Department as a Fugitive from Justice and is currently in custody at the Erie County Holding Center while awaiting extradition to Georgia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Djamilou Sebabe, a 27-year-old male United States citizen from Georgia, was arrested by CBP officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, on July 28, for an active warrant out of the Atlanta Police Department.
  • Sebabe had an active arrest warrant for felony Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and additional felony charges.
  • CBP officers discovered a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) match during Sebabe's examination, which led to his identification and subsequent arrest.
  • Sebabe was taken to the secondary inspection area where CBP officers verified his identification and confirmed the active arrest warrant.
  • Sebabe was turned over to the Buffalo Police Department as a Fugitive from Justice and is currently in custody at the Erie County Holding Center while awaiting extradition to Georgia.
  • The arrest was made possible through the collaboration between CBP and local law enforcement partners.
  • The incident underlines CBP's commitment to upholding its primary border security mission and identifying and intercepting wanted criminals.

Statistics:

  • 27: The age of the individual arrested, Djamilou Sebabe.
  • 1: The number of active warrants Sebabe had out of the Atlanta Police Department.
  • 2: The number of felony charges Sebabe is accused of (Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault).
  • 65,000+: The number of men and women employed by CBP to protect America's borders.
  • 1: The number of days the incident occurred (July 28).

Sources:

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) press release, issued July 29, regarding the arrest of Djamilou Sebabe.
  • The original text is available online: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-arrests-fugitive-georgia-wanted-armed-robbery

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