US fugitive found in Wales to face extradition hearing

September 3, 2025

Daniel Andreas San Diego, who evaded authorities for 21 years after bombings in San Francisco in 2003, was arrested in rural Wales last November and now faces extradition to the United States. The 46-year-old suspect, who was on the FBI's most wanted terrorist list, appeared via video link from Belmarsh Prison at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where his full extradition hearing was scheduled for September 8. San Diego is accused of bombing two office buildings in the San Francisco area, including an attack where a bomb strapped with nails exploded at a nutritional products corporation.

Who is affected

Daniel Andreas San Diego, the suspect arrested after 21 years as a fugitive
Victims of the 2003 bombings in San Francisco
The biotechnology corporation and nutritional products corporation that were bombed
The FBI and law enforcement agencies involved in the long-term manhunt
Counter terrorist police and North Wales Police who participated in the arrest

What action is being taken

Daniel Andreas San Diego is facing a full extradition hearing scheduled for September 8
The suspect is currently being held at Belmarsh Prison
The United States is seeking his extradition for prosecution related to the 2003 bombings
The legal process is moving forward with court appearances via video link

Why it matters

San Diego was the first alleged "domestic terrorist" added to the FBI's most wanted terrorist list
He evaded capture for 21 years, demonstrating the persistence of the FBI's international manhunt
The case represents international cooperation in terrorism investigations between US and UK authorities
The FBI had offered a $250,000 (£199,000) reward for information leading to his arrest
The arrest demonstrates the FBI's commitment to pursuing suspects regardless of time elapsed

What's next

The full extradition hearing will take place on September 8

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