Pharr International Bridge closes following immigrants attempt to rush port of entry


by CBS 4 News
Friday, July 19th 2019



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The Pharr International Bridge was temporarily closed Friday morning after a group of undocumented immigrants attempted to rush the bridge to enter the United States, according to a release from Customs and Border Protection.

“At about 4 a.m. today[Friday], a group of 47 undocumented individuals attempted to illegally enter the United States in three waves via the Pharr International Bridge. Ignoring commands to stop, the group suddenly rushed the temporary barricades, bent metal poles and disabled the concertina wire affixed to the barrier,” states the release.

Several males in the group physically pushed through the barriers and, when confronted by CBP, the individuals began assaulting officers and attempted to grab the officers’ protective devices.

Agents deployed tear gas and pepperball launching systems in efforts to stop the group.

A group of 16 individuals, two of which will be charged with interference, were apprehended by CBP officers. Mexican officials responded, contained the remaining individuals and removed them from the bridge.

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