One of FBI's most wanted fugitives Daniel San Diego arrested in Wales after 20 years on the run

Daniel San Diego was wanted in connected to two bombings in the San Francisco area, according to the FBI. Credit: FBI

One of the FBI's most wanted fugitives has been arrested in north Wales after more than 20 years on the run.

Daniel Andreas San Diego, 46, was wanted in connection to two bombings in the San Francisco area of California in 2003.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed its officers had arrested San Diego at a property in a rural area next to woodland in Conwy on Monday in an operation supported by North Wales Police and Counter Terrorism Policing.

San Diego appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where extradition proceedings began.The FBI said San Diego, who was born in Berkeley, California, has “ties” to an animal rights extremist group and there was a reward of 250,000 dollars (£199,000) for information leading directly to his arrest.

In a statement, FBI director Christopher Wray said: "Daniel San Diego’s arrest after more than 20 years as a fugitive for two bombings in the San Francisco area shows that no matter how long it takes, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable.

"There’s a right way and a wrong way to express your views in our country, and turning to violence and destruction of property is not the right way."

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