Success Stories: CBP & ICE Prevent Murder Suspect from Fleeing U.S.

Objective: Continue to Protect our Nation from Dangerous People

Situation		Action
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Abdelaziz Bilal Hamze, 24, drags Sandra Hall, 44, to her death with his minivan The victim tries to prevent him from leaving the scene of a hit & run; he runs her over, drags her for two miles - killing her around 10 PM on Jun 3, 2007 Family members chase, beg HAMZE to stop; he weaves across lanes at 70 mph to shake her off		Jun 4, 2007: Broward County Sheriff’s office contacts ICE agents in Ft. Lauderdale regarding HAMZE - believing he may attempt to depart U.S. ICE works with CBP to query suspect; HAMZE purchases ticket for Greece soon after the murder Within minutes, CBP identifies HAMZE is minutes away from flight to Greece - ultimately to Lebanon
Result
CBP immediately contacts JFK airport and advises that HAMZE is wanted in Florida for the hit & run that resulted in a woman’s death CBP’s JFK Watch Commander immediately notifies CBP JFK outbound team and Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) PAPD reaches the gate followed immediately by CBP officers and arrest HAMZE for murder
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