Actually, he wasn't turned loose.
He was given to Immigration Authorities because his green card expired. Carrying a rock, gum and some wires up your butt is apparently not a crime. ;)
http://kutv.com/watercooler/local_story_066155603.html
Mar 7, 2007 1:54 pm US/Mountain
Al-Maliki remains in custody as federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials go over his immigration paperwork. Federal officials say his green card may have expired.
http://www.joblatino.com/greencar.html