Atlanta — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Atlanta assisted the FBI in the apprehension of a South African national at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport last week.
On December 5, at approximately 8 a.m., CBP officers encountered Graham Harding, a 39–year-old South African citizen, arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport from South Africa. Harding was the subject of an active arrest warrant out of Florida charging him with sex assault/battery on persons less than 12 years of age. Harding was also wanted on an active federal warrant of flight to avoid prosecution.
Upon arrival, Harding was taken into custody and remanded to the FBI for extradition to Florida. Harding is a lawful permanent resident of the United States and is pending deportation proceedings once his criminal proceedings are completed.
“While our primary mission is anti-terrorism we are also committed to securing our homeland through the prevention of criminal aliens entering our society,” said Stephen Kremer U.S. Customs and Border Protection area port director in Atlanta. “Our coordination with other law enforcement agencies at the border helps to keep criminal elements and dangerous goods from endangering U.S. citizens.
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