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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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In an ironic twist of fate, shortly after giving his testimony he was arrested by a dedicated police unit set up earlier this year to investigate referrals and evidence arising from the inquiry.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Rachel Shenton, prosecuting, said the pair left the scene and ran from officers when they were tracked down, before being arrested.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

At least 17 people have been arrested during scuffles with federal agents over the past three nights, according to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The suspect was arrested on May 19, and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Interpol, the international police organization, had him flagged to be arrested at any one of 368 airports throughout the world.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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