The individuals involved in the attempted illegal entry into Quantico Marine Base have been identified [1] as Hasan Y. Hamdan and Mohammad K. Dabous.
The Jordanian men have been charged with misdemeanors for their failed attempt to trespass onto the headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps, which also houses the FBI Training Academy and other top military investigative agencies.
The pair were identified and released pending upcoming court hearings, as per federal court documents obtained [2] by the Center for Immigration Studies. These revelations come after persistent efforts [3] by congressional and Virginia leaders, including Governor Glenn Youngkin, who pressed for answers from Joe Biden’s administration.
Reports [2] from the Center for Immigration Studies indicate that one of the men had illegally crossed the border a month prior to the incident, while the other had reportedly overstayed a student visa that was never utilized.
The duo made their appearance in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria on July 22, facing charges of Class B misdemeanors, which could lead to a maximum of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted.
Records from law enforcement suggest that the pair tried to gain access to the base through the main gate at 3:23 a.m. on May 3, driving a white “freight line” vehicle with Virginia tags. While their reasons for attempting to breach the gate remain undisclosed, court documents state that the defendants “unlawfully went upon a military installation for a purpose prohibited by law.”
Under the terms of their release, Hamdan and Dabous are required to appear for all future court and immigration hearings and are prohibited from trespassing on Marine Corps Base Quantico or any other military installation.
Dabous’ conditions [2] of release, as obtained by the Center for Immigration Studies, include mandates to abide by all federal, state, and local laws, submit a DNA sample if authorized, and notify the court of any changes in residence or phone number.
Potomac Local News initially reported [4] the May incident, in which the duo claimed to be Amazon subcontractors while attempting to enter the base.
After ignoring instructions to wait, the truck driver reportedly propelled the vehicle forward, colliding with a barrier deployed to stop the truck.
The case is set to continue with the next court appearance scheduled for September 17, while the incident has sparked scrutiny from various congressional investigations into similar breaches at multiple U.S. military installations, prompting demands [5] for accountability from the federal government.