AustraliaAn Australian man, identified as 57-year-old Phu Nguyen, was left partially handcuffed on the ground by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an attempted arrest at Las Vegas airport on July 18, 2026. A video captured the incident, showing Nguyen screaming and struggling as officers restrained him. The agents, dressed in plainclothes and hooded sweatshirts, left Nguyen behind after claiming they wanted to 'de-escalate the situation' amid a growing crowd. Nguyen was later arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and is being held at an ICE processing center in California. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated it is conducting urgent inquiries into the incident and is prepared to offer consular support if needed.
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