Illegal Alien Truck Driver Arrested for Terrorism Links
Federal agents recently apprehended a truck driver who entered the United States illegally. This individual, Akhror Bozorov, is 31 years old and hails from Uzbekistan. Authorities suspect him of connections to a terrorist organization.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced his arrest on Monday. Bozorov is believed to have entered the U.S. without authorization in February 2023. Although he was initially detained by Border Patrol, he was subsequently released.
Back in 2022, Uzbek officials had issued a warrant for Bozorov’s arrest, accusing him of spreading terrorist propaganda online. He reportedly called for jihad and urged others to join the cause.
On November 9, ICE agents located and arrested him in Kansas, where he was working as a truck driver.
Reportedly, Pennsylvania issued Bozorov a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) after the Biden administration authorized his employment in January 2024. This development has raised considerable concern among officials.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin commented, “This issue is far-reaching and represents a significant national security threat.” She expressed dismay at the fact that the Biden administration had not only released Bozorov but also granted him a CDL, allowing him access to the nation’s roadways.
Further criticism was voiced regarding the handling of similar cases. McLaughlin stated that numerous terrorists have entered the U.S. under current policies, which necessitates a more aggressive response to safeguard national security.
Shannon Everett, a representative from American Truckers United, shared concerns about the implications this has for the trucking industry. He highlighted that this incident is part of a larger problem that endangers national security, noting that other individuals in similar circumstances have been identified with nonresident CDLs.
“The driver in question is just one of many we’ve flagged. Some of these people transport essential goods, including U.S. mail and food supplies. This can’t continue, and immediate measures need to be taken to revoke the CDLs erroneously issued to noncitizens,” he asserted.
In response to concerns, PennDOT emphasized that they only issue licenses to non-U.S. citizens who can provide evidence of their legal status in the country, following thorough checks against DHS databases.
