BORTAC officers with tear gas in Minneapolis, January 21, 2026

BORTAC officers with tear gas in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.
Members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown with tear gas canisters in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, often deployed for high-risk operations. Shown here outside a South Minneapolis gas station during Operation Metro Surge. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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