TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Bad news for those who depend on crossing the Lukeville-Mexico border, as Customs and Border Protection say the Lukeville Port of Entry will be indefinitely closed.
In a letter sent to News 4 Tucson, CBP says they are closing all entry ways for pedestrian and vehicles coming into the country starting Monday, Dec. 4.
They are instead redirecting their staff to assist Border Patrol in taking undocumented immigrants into custody.
The agency recommends travelers instead find other ways of entering like the San Luis Port of Entry and the Nogales Port of Entry.
CBP released a statement regarding this matter:
“In response to increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals, CBP is surging all available resources to expeditiously and safely process migrants. CBP will continue to prioritize our border security mission as necessary in response to this evolving situation.
“Beginning on Monday, December 4th, CBP’s
Office of Field Operations will temporarily suspend operations in Lukeville, Arizona, in order to redirect personnel to assist the U.S. Border Patrol with taking migrants into custody. Both northbound and southbound pedestrian and vehicle traffic at Lukeville Port of Entry will be suspended until further notice. Travelers can cross into or out of the United States through either the Nogales Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona or the San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis, Arizona. Stakeholders and members of the traveling public can find more information about Ports of Entry and wait times here.
“As we respond with additional resources and apply consequences for unlawful entry, the migration trends shift as well. We continue to adjust our operational plans to maximize enforcement efforts against those noncitizens who do not use lawful pathways or processes such as CBP One™ and those without a legal basis to remain in the United States.”
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