arrested

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"We later learned they had been arrested," the source explained.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It recently arrested Iranian paramilitary troops it said were trying to infiltrate the country by sea and on Wednesday expelled two Iranian diplomats in response to the strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

During the journey, Natland was warned that Generalen had been arrested, the prosecution said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The “Megalopolis” actor, 39, was arrested in New Orleans on Feb. 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Like Picasso, he assumed he’d be arrested again.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day