One of FBI’s most wanted ‘terrorists’ arrested in Wales after 20-year hunt appears in court – making bizarre comment
ONE of the FBI’s most wanted “terrorists” arrested in Wales after a 20-year manhunt made a bizarre comment as he appeared in court.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, 46, was snared at a rural home near woodlands in Maenan, Conwy, North Wales, on November 25 last year.
The FBI had offered a $250,000 (£190,000) reward for information leading to his capture.
He was ultimately taken down by National Crime Agency cops after more than two decades on the run.
It is believed he had been living under a false name in the secluded Welsh countryside for some time.
San Diego was put on the agency list after double bombings in San Francisco in 2003.
He is described as having a tattoo on his chest which reads: “It only takes a spark.”
The two bombs tore apart a biotech firm in August that year – before a nail bomb ravaged a nutrition business just a month later.
San Diego on Monday appeared before Llandudno magistrates’ court via video link from HMP Belmarsh, in London, as reported by North Wales Live.
Investigations revealed he had more than £20,000 stashed away in three separate UK Lloyds bank accounts.
The authorities requested this eye-watering sum be frozen for 12-months which was granted by District judge Gwyn Jones.
Zara Parry, a police financial investigator, told the court the accounts were under the fake name Danny Webb.
San Diego remains in custody, awaiting his extradition to the US.
The defendant said: “Ultimately, without being able to speak to a solicitor, I wouldn’t want to make any representations because I don’t know the legalities of what’s happening.”
As the hearing finished, San Diego nonchalantly said: “Cool, thank you.”
FBI director Christopher Wray said previously: “There’s a right way and a wrong way to express your views in our country.”
He added: “Turning to violence and destruction of property is not the right way.
“Daniel San Diego’s arrest after more than 20 years shows that no matter how long it takes, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable.”