Rock Band Drummer Hauled Off Flight By Police In Shocking Video

Lord Buffalo’s long-awaited European tour hit a screeching halt before it even began, all because their drummer was hauled off a plane in handcuffs.

Saad Saidbaca, the longtime percussionist for the rising Texas-based rock band, was "forcibly removed" from a flight earlier this week just moments before the group was set to take off for a run of international shows.

Now, newly released bodycam footage sheds light on the moment that shocked passengers and left his Lord Buffalo bandmates scrambling.

In the footage, shared by Daily Mail, Saidbaca appears calm as airport police explain he’s under arrest. Dressed for travel and visibly confused, he tells the officers he thought a custody case involving his daughter had wrapped up months ago.

“I just want to get home and talk to my lawyer,” he told them, as he was escorted down the concourse and into a waiting patrol car.

According to law enforcement officials, the arrest was tied to a felony warrant issued in October. Saidbaca, who holds a green card and is a Mexican citizen, had allegedly violated a restraining order twice over the past year, triggering his arrest just days before Lord Buffalo’s European leg was set to begin in the Netherlands.

Saidbaca denies the allegations, saying the reported violations involved sending packages and letters, which may have been misinterpreted. “The judge didn't say I did anything wrong… It wasn't an issue,” he said in the video, per Daily Mail. “I didn't even know there was a warrant at all for that.”

Officers informed him the warrant had been confirmed with Llano County, leaving no room for negotiation, and landed him behind bars at Tarrant County Jail, where he’s currently being held on $40,000 bond.

If convicted, he could face at least two years in prison.

The Department of Homeland Security even jumped into the conversation, posting on X, though it seems the post has since been deleted.

“[Saad] is a Mexican national and lawful U.S. permanent resident,” they wrote, per Daily Mail. “[He] had a warrant for his arrest after violating a restraining order at least TWICE. If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested.”

The sudden arrest has thrown Lord Buffalo’s tour plans into chaos. The band, known for its haunting, cinematic sound, had been gearing up for a high-profile run through Europe, ending in Iceland next week.

But after Monday’s incident, everything is on pause.

In an emotional statement posted to Instagram, the group said, “We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support. We still know very little about the situation, but we have been asked by our drummer's family and his legal team to respect their privacy while this situation evolves. We intend to do so, and we send all our love their way. We'll share updates from the family when we can. Thanks again for everyone's support.”

The band has since confirmed that the entire tour is canceled, noting they were “heartbroken” to pull the plug.

The comments on their post have been disabled after fans allegedly told the band to "Get a drummer without warrants for their arrest so you can leave the country."

Saidbaca’s backstory adds another emotional layer.

His family moved from Mexico City to Austin in the late 1980s after surviving a catastrophic earthquake. Since then, he’s helped build Lord Buffalo into a cult favorite on the indie scene, one that was just starting to break through internationally. Some of their hits include "Dog Head" and "Indian Summer."

For now, both fans and bandmates are left stunned and waiting for answers.