NJ Twins Arrested for Social Media Terror Threats Against DHS and ICE Officials, Including Plot to Torture Assistant Secretary!
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Absecon NJ, Violent Rhetoric Leads to Arrests in Absecon, NJ. A serious security incident unfolded in Absecon, New Jersey, this week with the arrest of twin brothers, Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores. The men were apprehended by a joint operation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local police after allegedly posting extreme terroristic threats against federal law enforcement officials on social media.
The case underscores the heightened vigilance of authorities in monitoring online threats against government employees and agencies. The Disturbing Details of the Social Media Threats
The alleged threats were made public via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and were highly specific and violent, targeting both the agency and a high-ranking official:
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Threat to ICE: The brothers allegedly posted messages calling to “shoot ICE on sight”—a direct and violent call to action against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
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Targeting DHS Official: One of the most alarming accusations involves a direct threat to DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Tricia McLaughlin. The brothers allegedly threatened to torture and kill her in a “medieval fashion.”
Arrest and Formal Charges:
The two men were arrested on Tuesday and face multiple serious charges:
| Individual | Charges |
| Emilio Roman-Flores | Unlawful possession of an assault weapon, possession of prohibited weapons, conspiracy to commit terroristic threats, and cyber harassment. |
| Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores | Conspiracy to commit terroristic threats. |
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons issued a firm statement following the arrests, emphasizing that law enforcement will relentlessly pursue and prosecute anyone who threatens their officers.
🔒 The Growing Trend of Violent Threats by Siblings
While the Absecon case is disturbing, it reflects a pattern seen in other high-profile incidents involving twin brothers allegedly coordinating or carrying out violent or threatening acts:
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Bronx Bomb Plot (2018): Christian and Tyler Toro were arrested in New York City for stockpiling bomb-making materials and pleaded guilty to federal explosives charges.
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Threats Against Universities (2023): Dennis Hernandez, twin brother of the late NFL player Aaron Hernandez, was arrested for making threats against the University of Connecticut and Brown University.
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Intrafamily Threats (2025): Separate New Jersey twins were indicted recently for allegedly making terroristic threats to kill several family members during a dispute.
This emerging pattern of twin brothers being linked to coordinated threats highlights the need for specialized attention in domestic security and counter-terrorism investigations.
The investigation into the Roman-Flores brothers and their alleged intent remains ongoing.
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