A startling security breach unfolded at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate this week when a Florida man was arrested for allegedly climbing over the property’s outer wall. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Bijan Arceo, now faces charges of trespassing with the intent to commit an offense.
The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a police affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. Palm Beach police responded to the iconic club to assist Secret Service agents, who had detained Arceo on the premises.
Authorities stated that Arceo gained access to the property by scaling a wall near the north service gate off South Ocean Boulevard, bypassing several prominent “No Trespassing” signs and tall gates that typically secure the estate. However, the suspect had not entered any restricted areas or been granted permission to enter the protected site.
“While the incident had no impact on our protective operations, we take these matters extremely seriously,” the Secret Service said in a statement. “This arrest is being handled at the local level, and we remain thankful to the Town of Palm Beach Police Department for their swift response and partnership.”
Arceo is currently being held at the Palm Beach County Jail on a $20,000 bond.
This incident is not the first security concern at Mar-a-Lago. In July, another individual, Zijie Li, a California resident, was arrested for trespassing at the estate after attempting to gain access multiple times over several months.
Mar-a-Lago, often referred to as Trump’s “Winter White House,” is no stranger to heightened security measures, with patrols and surveillance routinely monitoring the sprawling property. Despite these efforts, trespassing attempts continue to raise questions about the estate’s security protocols.
The investigation into Arceo’s intentions remains ongoing. Stay tuned to Fox News Digital for updates on this developing story.
