U.S. man held, officials say
From Times Wire Reports
Pakistani police arrested a 20-year-old American man in an area near the Afghan border where there are many Islamic militants.
Authorities said the man was arrested at a checkpoint while trying to enter a tribal area without the special permission required by Pakistani law.
One police officer said the man was wearing traditional Pakistani dress and appeared to be a civilian.
Pakistani authorities identified the man as Juddi Kenan. They said he told them he was a student at a community college in Florida.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
