
U.S. Army-CBP Texas Border
Customs and Border Protection agents walk in formation following a rehearsal Monday, October 29, 2018, on the outbound lanes of the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas. The rehearsal occurred shortly after the appearance of several U.S. Army soldiers who walked toward the U.S. Mexico Border ahead of an announced troop deployment along the southwestern border. (Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald via AP)
U.S. Army-CBP Texas Border
Customs and Border Protection agents stand in a protective formation with crowd-control equipment as they rehearse Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas. Outbound traffic was detoured to two other international crossings while agents rehearsed following an appearance of U.S. Army soldiers at the international crossing. (Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald via AP)
U.S. Army-CBP Texas Border
Several uniformed-services members walk through the U.S. Customs checkpoint Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas. The group was observed walking to the U.S.-Mexico Border ahead of a planned troop deployment which could involve thousands of military members along the southern border. (Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald via AP)
Posted: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:47 am
Brownsville Herald
U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent out a statement saying a social media post written in Spanish about bridge closures that begins with “Aviso Importante” and contains a DHS seal is false.
In its statement, CBP says it is conducting operational readiness exercises, but they should not impede the flow of cross-border traffic at the international bridges.
“CBP is currently monitoring the situation regarding the caravan migrating from Central America toward the U.S. border,” the statement reads. “We continually assess the capabilities of our facilities throughout the Southwest border and have been making – and will continue to make – necessary preparations. These include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources as needed to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel.”
The agency also stated it will be reinforcing staffing to ensure it can address any contingency.
“Regardless of the operational contingencies we may face, please know this: we will ensure border security – we will not allow a large group to enter the US unlawfully,” the statement reads. “We will act in accordance with the highest principles of law enforcement; and we will treat intending migrants humanely and professionally at all times. CBP’s highest priority is the safety and security of the American people, the traveling public, CBP personnel and the communities in which we serve.”
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