Austin Band Member Detained at DFW Airport, Tour Canceled
DALLAS – Yamal Said, the drummer for the Austin-based band Lord Buffalo, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Monday while attempting to board a flight for an upcoming European tour. The band announced the unfortunate cancellation of their tour following Said’s detention.
According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security, Said was held due to an active arrest warrant. The band confirmed on social media that Said, a Mexican citizen and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., was "forcibly removed" from the flight by Customs officials.
Further details regarding the warrant revealed that Said allegedly violated a restraining order on multiple occasions. Consequently, he was handed over to local law enforcement after his detention at the airport.
As of the latest updates, Lord Buffalo stated that Said has secured legal representation and the band is waiting for further developments regarding his case. However, it remains unclear where he is currently being held, as the Homeland Security statement did not disclose this information.
The situation has garnered attention, but the band has refrained from commenting on the specifics surrounding Said’s alleged crime. Fans and supporters are left anxious for updates, as the band navigates this unexpected and challenging turn of events.
Information for this report was gathered from Lord Buffalo’s social media posts and official comments from the Department of Homeland Security. As the story unfolds, more details are anticipated about the fate of both Said and the band’s future plans.
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