The purpose of the camp, according to prosecutors, was to train radicalized Muslims in various ways, including military training, to fight jihad in Afghanistan.Ī 1999 faxed letter sent from Ujaama - already in Oregon - to Abu Hamza in the U.K. The other men were members of the mosque. This was under the direction of fellow al-Qaida member Mustafa Kamel Mustafa, also known as Abu Hamza, who was the imam of Finsbury Park Mosque in London, England, according to court charging documents. He joined fellow al-Qaida members Ouassama Kassir and Earnest James Ujaama to establish a training camp in a rural area of southern Oregon near the unincorporated community of Bly in Klamath County. on a visa in 1999 but overstayed its terms, according to an ICE statement. “This operation reminds us all of the critical contributions to public safety that our dedicated and tireless team of professionals make on a daily basis.”Īswat came to the U.S.

Lyons, field director for ERO’s Boston office. Aswat, who sought to train future al-Qaeda members and provided material support to terrorist organizations around the globe, has been successfully turned over to authorities in the UK,” said Todd M. His extradition was handled by a Boston-based ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations team the same day. Haroon Rashid Aswat, 48, of Batley in West Yorkshire, England, had been at a federal prison medical facility in Devens before being transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Wednesday to be removed to the United Kingdom. Check Alberta Parks for fire bans or restrictions.ICE agents returned a British-born member of al-Qaida, who pleaded guilty in 2015 to trying to start a terrorist training camp in Oregon, to England. Ensure it is completely out before retiring for the night or leaving your campsite. Campfires are only permitted in designated facilities.Carry bear spray year-round and know how to use it. Do not litter this includes cigarette butts, seed shells and tissue. Do not pick or collect wildflowers or other vegetation, including deadfall. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and their waste must be packed out or buried.Bring proper footwear, extra layers of clothing, protection from the elements and insects, a flashlight or headlamp, adequate food and water, and a first aid kit.Research your destination and be prepared to be without cell service, especially in the mountains.Parking is permitted in designated areas only.

Plan to visit early in the day to secure parking.Check AlbertaParks.ca for advisories, and check the weather forecast before you leave.If you're visiting Alberta's Provincial Parks and Protected Areas, follow these rules for responsible recreation: Visiting Alberta's Provincial Parks & Protected Areas

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