Band cancels European Tour after drummer detained by U.S. Customs

U.S.-based Lord Buffalo has abruptly canceled its European tour after drummer Yamal Said was removed from a flight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday, May 12. Said, a Mexican citizen and lawful permanent U.S. resident, was reportedly detained before the band could depart for Europe and has not been in contact with his bandmates since. In a statement released Tuesday, the band said they are "heartbroken" and focused on securing Said’s release, adding that they are working with an immigration attorney and hope to reschedule the tour in the future. “We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal’s safety and freedom,” the band wrote. New details about the incident emerged later Tuesday through a report by lKUT News, a public radio station affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin. According to a spokesperson, Said was removed from the flight due to an active arrest warrant and was turned over to local law enforcement. The band did not respond to KUT`s request for comment. KUT also reported that the warrant originated from the Llano County Sheriff’s Office, which issued it after Said allegedly violated a restraining order at least twice in the past year—an offense classified as a felony under Texas law. While Said remains in custody, the band’s touring partners Orsak\:Oslo will continue the European tour dates. Fans are encouraged to support the remaining shows. The full statement on social media reads: We are heartbroken to announce we have to cancel our upcoming European tour. Our drummer, Yamal Said, who is a Mexican citizen and lawful permanent resident of the United States (green card holder) was forcibly removed from our flight to Europe by Customs and Border Patrol at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday May 12. He has not been released, and we have been unable to contact him. We are currently working with an immigration lawyer to find out more information and to attempt to secure his release. We are devastated to cancel this tour, but we are focusing all of our energy and resources on Yamal’s safety and freedom. We are hopeful that this is a temporary setback and that it could be safe for us to reschedule this tour in the future. In our absence, our touring partners Orsak:Oslo will continue to perform the tour. We urge everyone to go see this amazing band and support them over the next couple weeks.