First homegrown activist lands on FBI list

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WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- Animal rights activist Daniel Andreas San Diego became the first U.S. terror suspect on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, the bureau said Tuesday.

"San Diego's criminal acts of violence were domestic acts of terror planned out and possibly intended to take lives, destroy property and create economic hardship for the companies involved," said Michael Heimbach, FBI assistant director. "The FBI is announcing today a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of Daniel Andreas San Diego."

San Diego, indicted for two bombing incidents in California, was charged with destroying property and possessing materials to further a crime of violence, the FBI said.

"San Diego is the first domestic terrorist to be included on the Most Wanted Terrorist list," Heimbach said, "a list that has historically been reserved for international terrorists indicted for various acts of terrorism against U.S. interests."

The San Francisco activist has been on the run since 2003, Heimbach said, "and we need the public's assistance to locate and apprehend this violent, domestic terrorism fugitive and bring him to justice."

San Diego may have ties in San Francisco and Germany and could be living outside of the United States, the FBI said.

Heimbach said animal rights and environmental extremists "remain a significant threat" and have been responsible for more than 1,800 criminal acts and causing more than than $110 million in damages.