Daniel Andreas San Diego, an alleged animal-rights extremist who has been on the U.S. most-wanted terrorist list since 2009, has been arrested in the United Kingdom in connection with the bombing of a California biotechnology firm. San Diego was wanted for bombings targeting companies believed to be working with Huntingdon Life Sciences, a medical research company known for its use of animal testing. The FBI stated that San Diego openly advocated for violence to achieve the goals of the animal rights movement.
The first bomb exploded at Chiron Life Science Center in Emeryville, California, in 2003, and a second bomb was discovered and diffused. A third bomb went off at a company in Pleasanton, California, shortly after. Although no one was injured or killed in the blasts, San Diego fled the country in 2003 and was indicted in 2004 for the bombings and other charges.
The Revolutionary Cells group claimed responsibility for the attacks, citing the firms’ alleged links to Huntingdon Life Sciences. San Diego’s actions were intended to destroy property, cause economic harm, and possibly harm individuals. He also reportedly had ties to the international animal rights group Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty.
San Diego faces charges for damaging a building with explosives and possessing explosives to commit a crime. It is unclear when he will be extradited to the U.S. or if additional charges will be filed. Huntingdon Life Sciences, now known as Inotiv, came under fire for its treatment of animals, including over 300 puppy deaths due to “unknown causes.”
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