BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Kenyan national and lawful permanent U.S. resident was arrested in Buffalo on July 9 after authorities discovered he was in unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced.
The arrest was made by agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo in coordination with the Buffalo Police Department. Aden Ibrahim, 29, is now facing federal charges as a felon in possession of ammunition, a violation of U.S. law for anyone with a prior felony conviction.
The arrest unfolded after Buffalo police responded to a complaint of an “unwelcomed guest” at a residence in the city. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a man known only as “Beano” refused to leave the home and was allegedly in possession of crack cocaine and a firearm. When police arrived, the man fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. He was carrying a U.S. permanent resident card identifying him as Aden Ibrahim.
Police and detectives conducted a search of the residence and observed a revolver with tape on the grip in plain sight on the bedroom floor. The complainant confirmed that the room, and all items inside, belonged to Ibrahim. Following a search warrant, law enforcement recovered the revolver, ammunition, roughly 26 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and related drug paraphernalia.
HSI Buffalo’s Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan said the case highlights the importance of coordinated law enforcement in safeguarding communities. “HSI Buffalo is proud to collaborate with our local, state, and federal partners in Western New York to enhance public safety and national security through ongoing targeted criminal enforcement efforts,” Keegan said in a statement. “We are committed to fostering strong partnerships that strengthen our community and safeguard our region.”
Ibrahim has a criminal history that includes two felony convictions: one in March 2022 for criminal possession of a weapon, and another in January 2024 for criminal possession of a controlled substance. As a convicted felon, he is legally barred from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Ibrahim was presented before a U.S. magistrate judge following his arrest and ordered held in custody. He has since been transferred to the U.S. Marshals Service pending further legal proceedings.
Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
