Immigration authorities allegedly compel Lord Buffalo's drummer off an airplane, the band asserted.
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The drummer of the Texas rock band, Lord Buffalo, encountered a turbulent start to their European tour last Monday.
In a statement posted on social media, the band announced that Yamal Said, a Mexican citizen and permanent resident of the US, was forcibly removed from a flight at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport by border protection agents. Said had been scheduled to join the band for their European tour.
As a lawful resident, Yamal has been a vital member of the band, but his detainment has left them in the lurch. "We have not been able to contact him and he remains un-released," the band communicated in their post.
In light of the situation, Lord Buffalo has decided to cancel their upcoming European tour. "We are devastated," the post read, "but we are focusing all our resources on Yamal's safety and freedom."
The band is optimistic that this setback is temporary, and they hope to reschedule the tour in the future. In an update shared Wednesday afternoon, Lord Buffalo announced that Said had secured legal representation and was waiting for further updates on his case.
Initial reports from CBP revealed that Said was detained due to an active arrest warrant. However, the specific charges remain unclear. CBP stated that Said is a Mexican citizen and a lawful permanent resident.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Dallas-Fort Worth Department of Public Safety have yet to comment on the matter.
Lord Buffalo did not immediately respond to NBC's request for comment.
Enrichment Data Utilized:- The detainment occurred on May 12, 2025.- The reason for Said's detainment was an active arrest warrant due to multiple violations of a restraining order.- Yamal Said is currently being held at the Tarrant County Corrections Center.
- Despite the troubling circumstances surrounding Yamal Said's detainment, Lord Buffalo's interest in preserving their lifestyle and completing their European tour persists, as they have chosen to focus their resources on Said's safety and freedom.
- As travel plans for Lord Buffalo's European tour have dramatically changed due to Yamal Said's detainment, general news outlets are covering this story with great interest, hoping to gain insights on the crime-and-justice aspect amidst the ongoing turbulence.
