BORTAC Officer on Lake Street, Minneapolis, 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. The operation involved federal agents from various agencies, including ICE and BORTAC, in response to ongoing public safety concerns in the city.