BORTAC Officer in Falling Snow During Operation Metro Surge
Taken January 2026
A U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer at a Speedway gas station in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026, amidst falling snow. This image was taken during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of heightened federal law enforcement presence in the city. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.
Taken January 2026
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