"Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said Detained by CBP: Updates on Protective Order Violation Case"
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"Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said Detained by CBP: Updates on Protective Order Violation Case"
[!CDATA[A member of the heavy Americana band Lord Buffalo, Yamal Said, who is a Mexican national and a lawful U.S. permanent resident, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The agents claimed they had a warrant for his arrest due to alleged violations of a restraining order. Violating a protective order multiple times can lead to felony charges in Texas. Said, who has been the band's drummer for eight years, is currently held at the Tarrant County Corrections Center. The exact details of the protective order violation have not been disclosed publicly. Said, who moved to the U.S. in the 1980s after a natural disaster in Mexico City, also teaches music at the Texas School for the Blind in Austin. The school's assistant principal described him as a highly respected member of the community. The band had to cancel their upcoming European tour due to Said's detention, prompting an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians. Lord Buffalo was scheduled to embark on an eight-date European tour to promote their latest album, "Holus Bolus," alongside Norwegian band Orsak:Oslo. Orsak:Oslo expressed their disbelief and support for Said, emphasizing that no one should be detained for simply trying to travel and create art with their band. The situation remains evolving, and the band has requested privacy for Said and his family during this challenging time.]]