Liberian Man Released After Arrest by US Agents Using Battering Ram

January 16, 2026 • Google News World

Minneapolis Man Released After Arrest by Federal Agents

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Liberian man who was arrested in Minneapolis by agents using a battering ram. The individual, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody at his home on January 31.

According to reports, federal agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant at the man’s residence. The agents used a battering ram to gain entry to the property.

The man was subsequently arrested and charged with immigration-related offenses. His release was granted by a federal judge, who did not provide further details on the charges or the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

The DHS and FBI have declined to comment on the specifics of the case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota has also released no information about the charges against the man.

The incident has raised questions about the use of force by federal agents in executing search warrants, but no further details are available at this time.

Source: Google News World