BORTAC Officer Walks Past Vehicles on Lake Street, Minneapolis

A BORTAC agent walks on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 14, 2026.
A BORTAC agent walks on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 14, 2026.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC agent is seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit within CBP that provides a tactical response capability. This image was taken during Operation Metro Surge, a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.

Taken January 2026

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