Southbound lanes reopen at San Luis Port of Entry
UPDATE
According to the San Luis Police Department, the U.S. Port of Entry drill conducted Thursday has concluded and the southbound vehicle lanes and pedestrian lanes are now open.
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ORIGINAL STORY
Customs and Border Protection confirmed they are conducting a soft closure for outbound traffic heading from the U.S. into Mexico at the San Luis Port of Entry Thursday morning.
CBP said it’s just in preparation for any possible activity that might come from the migrant caravans.
CBP has said that these preparations include training exercises, deploying additional CBP personnel, and partnering with the U.S. military to harden ports of entry.
CBP’s Office of Field Operations is continually assessing its capabilities and making the necessary preparations in anticipation of the migrating caravan. On November 14, land ports of entry throughout Arizona began to ramp up operational readiness exercises and mobilization of resources. As part of these preparations, Department of Defense personnel have continued to install concertina wire, pre-positioning barriers, barricades, and fencing as requested by CBP under Operation Secure Line. This included the placement of large barriers, conex boxes on limited use northbound vehicular lanes of traffic, and tactical training exercises with personnel.
CBP will provide an update when the materials are removed and the lanes re-opened, however it is not anticipated this will occur until after the caravan arrives at the border. Persons traveling through some ports of entry may anticipate periodic increased wait times because of these exercises.
CBP officials responsible for local border crossings must always maintain security while efficiently processing legitimate trade and travel into the United States. The materials will be used to help strengthen border security, to ensure the safety of the American people, the traveling public, CBP personnel, and communities they serve.
