U.S. Customs officials arrested an Egyptian national for selling fake identity documents to two of the hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks. Mohamed Alatriss was detained upon his arrival at New York's airport on Tuesday. He had come to the U.S. from Egypt. Mohamed Alatriss was then handed over to the New Jersey police, where he resides. Prosecutors accuse this Egyptian national of conspiracy and forging hundreds of identity cards and driver's licenses. Khalid Al-Mihdar, who assisted in the hijacking and the crash into the Pentagon, and Abdulaziz Al-Omari, who hijacked one of the planes that struck the World Trade Center, were two of the buyers of the fake cards from Mohamed Alatriss. Prosecutors say they still do not know whether the accused was aware of his customers' terrorist conspiracy or not.
Arrest of an Egyptian National in America - 2002-08-21
An Egyptian national, Mohamed Alatriss, was arrested in the U.S. for selling fake identity documents to two September 11 hijackers. This incident raises concerns about the connections between identity fraud and terrorism. The case highlights ongoing security issues related to immigration and identity verification.
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U.S. Customs arrested Egyptian national Mohamed Alatriss for selling fake IDs to 9/11 hijackers.
- U.S. Customs officials arrest Mohamed Alatriss
- Prosecutors accuse Mohamed Alatriss
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The arrest underscores vulnerabilities in U.S. border security and the potential for terrorist activities.
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