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Azerbaijani Man Arrested Amid Terrorism Travel Advisory

12/6/2025

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Rafael Vladimirovi Sarkisyan, an Azerbaijani national, was arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on November 25.
Sarkisyan has multiple convictions, including cruelty to animals and manufacturing a controlled substance.
He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory on May 21.
The advisory states that terrorist groups may target public areas, including tourist locations and transportation centers.

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Rafael Vladimirovi Sarkisyan, an Azerbaijani national, was arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on November 25.
Sarkisyan has multiple convictions, including cruelty to animals and manufacturing a controlled substance.
He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory on May 21.
The advisory states that terrorist groups may target public areas, including tourist locations and transportation centers.