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Laredo Field Office Ports of Entry to Begin Mobile Field Force Training in Preparation for Caravan

Release Date
Fri, 02/01/2019

LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) continues to prepare for the potential arrival of thousands of people migrating in a caravan to the United States through the Southwest border.  The eight ports of entry extending from Brownsville to Del Rio that comprise the Laredo Field Office (LFO) will soon begin Mobile Field Force (MFF) training to secure our nation’s borders.

“The MFF training consists of practical exercises designed to train officers on CBP’s special response tactics,” said Director of Field Operations, David P. Higgerson, Laredo Field Office.  “As they train to respond to any incident that may occur at the ports of entry, our priority is still the safety and security of the American people, international travelers, and our communities while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.”

CBP will begin to conduct Mobile Field Ofrce TRaining at Laredo Field Force exercises at Laredo FIeld Office Ports of Entry in the near future
CBP will be conducting Mobile Field Force
(MFF) operational readiness exercises at
Laredo Field Office ports of entry in the very
near future.

As the men and women of CBP conduct these drills, it is important for the traveling public to be aware of high visibility operations.

CBP is continually assessing the capabilities of our facilities and has been making — and will continue to make — necessary preparations.  Preparations include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources, as needed, to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel. 

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021