Homeland Security


Salameh detained

Counterterrorism Detention
Part of World Trade Center truck bombing

Event Details
Primary OrganizationFirst World Trade Center bombing cell
Capturing AgencyFBI
Location of CaptureRyder truck office, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Time of Capture March 4, 1993
CapturedMohammad Salameh
 
 
Narrative and Notes
ReliableSalameh was arrested after repeatedly trying to get back his $400 deposit on the Ryder truck used in the World Trade Center bombing. His detention ultimately led to the other arrests in the case.
 
 
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