A confrontation at the Del Rio International Bridge escalated to the detention of a U.S. citizen after he allegedly resisted and impeded federal officers. According to a release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the incident occurred when a 28-year-old man refused to comply with the commands of CBP officers as he arrived from Mexico. The man is said to have verbally threatened the officers, and posed a physical threat by assuming a "combative stance with clenched fists."
The CBP has a zero-tolerance stance on such behavior, reinforcing their commitment to the safety and order of their operations. "Alleged threats made to our CBP officers conducting their inspectional duties are unacceptable and will not be tolerated," said Port Director Liliana Flores, "Prosecution in cases like these will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law." The officers on scene responded by securing and detaining the individual in a cell for further investigation.
Subsequent to the man's detention, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents arrested him and initiated a criminal investigation. Additionally, the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility also reviewed the incident, likely to ensure that proper protocol was followed throughout the encounter. Details on the nature of the verbal threats or the specific charges against the individual have not been made public at this time.
