Summary
Federal agents broke a car window and detained a man during an immigration operation at a gas station in St. Paul, Minnesota. The incident, which was captured on video, has drawn attention amid broader immigration enforcement activities in the state.
Key Facts
- The incident happened on January 11 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Border Patrol agents smashed the window of a parked car and detained a man.
- The event was part of an immigration enforcement operation, with footage showing agents using forceful methods.
- Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino instructed bystanders to step back during the arrest.
- Agents reportedly used pepper balls to control the crowd.
- A second person was also detained, but the identities and immigration status of both individuals have not been disclosed.
- Since December, over 2,000 immigration arrests have been made in Minnesota as part of this enforcement effort.
- The Department of Homeland Security increased resources in Minnesota following another controversial incident in the state.
