CBP officers arrest U.S. citizen wanted on child molestation warrant at Rainbow Bridge

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Buffalo's Rainbow Bridge border crossing arrested a U.S. citizen who had an active warrant from Washington state.

On Nov. 9, CBP officers encountered Antonios Adly, a 36-year-old U.S. citizen, on a bus returning from Canada. During the examination, officers discovered a National Crime Information Center match indicating the passenger had an active arrest warrant. Officers escorted him to the secondary inspection area, where they verified his identification and confirmed an active warrant from the King County Sheriff's Office in Seattle for failure to appear on felony charges for child molestation.

"Our frontline officers demonstrate unwavering vigilance and dedication to public safety every single day," said Joseph Draganac, port director for the Area Port of Buffalo. "This apprehension underscores the critical role our officers play in ensuring that fugitives are brought to justice and kept out of our communities."

After processing and confirming the warrant, officers turned Mr. Adly over to the New York State Police as a fugitive from justice for extradition to Washington.

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