A 32-year-old man has been charged with trespassing at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Bijan Arceo allegedly climbed over an outer wall of the resort on Tuesday evening. According to police, Arceo entered the property from South Ocean Boulevard through the north service gate without permission.
Palm Beach police officers responded to the scene at around 6pm to assist Secret Service agents who had detained Arceo. The Secret Service stated that Arceo had not entered the sweep area or been granted permission to enter the protected site.
Despite the numerous “No Trespassing” signs and tall gates surrounding the property, Arceo was able to gain unauthorized access. He is currently being held in the Palm Beach County jail on a $20,000 bond.
This is not the first instance of trespassing at Mar-a-Lago. In July, Zijie Li, a California resident, was arrested for attempting to gain access to the club multiple times over several months. The Secret Service and local authorities are taking these incidents seriously and are working together to prevent future incidents.