Are you thinking of this report?
Chechen terrorists probed
The Washington Times
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2004/oct/13/20041013-121643-5028r/
U.S. security officials are investigating a recent intelligence report that a group of 25 Chechen terrorists illegally entered the United States from Mexico in July.
Yeah, that be it, probably a little senior moment there, I read an item published December 2012 rather than the event date.