U.K. Authorities Capture Man Listed on U.S. Most Wanted Terrorists List

Daniel Andreas San Diego, an alleged animal-rights extremist, has been arrested in the UK for his involvement in the bombing of a California biotechnology firm. San Diego was on the U.S. most-wanted terrorist list since 2009 for bombings targeting companies believed to be working with Huntingdon Life Sciences, a research company criticized by animal rights activists. The first bomb detonated in Emeryville, California, in 2003, with a second bomb diffused and a third bomb exploding in Pleasanton. The Revolutionary Cells claimed responsibility for the attacks, citing the firms’ alleged links to Huntingdon Life Sciences. San Diego fled the country in 2003 and was indicted on multiple charges in 2004. The FBI emphasized that violence is not an acceptable way to express views and called for the right approach to activism.

San Diego’s actions were part of a protest against Huntingdon, and further violence was threatened if companies didn’t end their partnerships with the research company. The bombings aimed to cause economic harm and possibly harm people. San Diego was also connected to the international animal rights group, Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty. He is charged with damaging buildings with explosives and possessing explosives for criminal activity. It’s unclear when he will be extradited to the U.S. and if additional charges will be filed. Inotiv, previously known as Huntingdon Life Sciences, faced scrutiny after thousands of beagles were rescued from its facility, where over 300 puppies died due to unknown causes.

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