According to official reports, Dabous drove a truck with a passenger and attempted to access the base without providing the required credentials. When Marine Corps Police ordered Dabous to stop for inspection, he ignored their commands and continued to move the vehicle forward. Officers then deployed vehicle denial barriers to halt the truck, successfully preventing unauthorized entry. Both men were detained on the spot and later handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

At the time of their arrest, Dabous and his companion claimed they were making deliveries for a company subcontracted by Amazon, bound for the U.S. Post Office in Quantico. However, military officials confirmed that neither man had approved credentials for entry, and their explanations were complicated by what Dabous described as a language barrier.

After being taken into ICE custody, both Dabous and his companion were released the following month after posting bond, with instructions to avoid military facilities and attend future immigration hearings. While Dabous’ companion has since been re-arrested, Dabous remains unaccounted for, with ICE suspecting he may now be residing in the Los Angeles area, specifically Orange County, California.

The incident raised concerns about base security and the vetting of individuals attempting to access sensitive military installations. While initial reports suggested possible links to broader security threats, federal prosecutors ultimately dismissed charges against both men, citing a lack of evidence for national security concerns and attributing the breach to miscommunication and failure to follow proper procedures at the checkpoint.