If there is a felony out on someone who is not in the county, will US customs take that person into custody at point of entry and not let them travel home on their own?
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If there is a felony out on someone who is not in the county, will US customs take that person into custody at point of entry and not let them travel home on their own?
The warrant was for assault with a deadly weapon.
Asked on February 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. Potentially United States custom officers as well as law enforcement if they become aware that a particular person arriving within the United States become aware of an outstanding arrest warrant for that person could very well arrest that person upon arrival in this country.
Law eneforcement due to security reasons routinely review plane manifests of passengers to see of any designated passengers are safety risks or have outstanding warrants for their arrests.
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