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Contractors Making Repairs Find Themselves Under Assault

Release Date
Thu, 08/05/2021

YUMA, Ariz. – While repairing damage to the International Border Fence near the Sanchez Canal, contractors performing repairs for Yuma Sector Border Patrol found themselves under assault by individuals on the south side of the border early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 7 a.m., contractor employees reported to the Yuma Border Patrol Station, that while they were making repairs to the border fence, they were attacked by a group of assailants throwing rocks at them from Mexico.

The contractors were able to move to a safe location until the individuals left the area returning further into Mexico.  No employees or equipment were struck by the rocks.  No injuries were reported.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Aug 05, 2021