They walked him into an empty bathroom, where they searched his pockets and removed a small Quran that he always carried as an observant Muslim.
They told him they had some questions, but they didn’t want to talk in the restroom; he would have to come with them.
Al-Halabi told them he was worried about making his flight, but he agreed.
He was too embarrassed to look up, but he felt their eyes on him.
The agents led him to a waiting car and drove to a small office nearby.
Persons:
Halabi, ”, “, Tommy Hilfiger
Organizations:
Air Force
Locations:
Jacksonville, Fla