A video circulating online shows CBP agents deploying green chemical gas during a tense encounter as a crowd gathered close while arrests were underway.
The footage captures agents attempting to maintain space as multiple individuals move toward them, with officers repeatedly signaling for people to step back. As the crowd continues pressing in, agents deploy the green chemical gas.
Commander Gregory Bovino is seen on camera personally deploying the gas as the situation intensifies, signaling a response to what agents perceived as a growing safety risk during the arrest.
The video shows people retreating immediately after the gas is released, while agents continue securing individuals already in custody. The deployment appears focused on clearing space rather than dispersing the entire crowd.
Chemical agents such as pepper balls or gas are commonly classified as crowd-control tools and are typically used when officers believe proximity poses a danger during enforcement actions.
The incident took place amid ongoing demonstrations related to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, where federal agents have faced frequent confrontations while conducting operations.
No official statement has yet detailed how many people were detained during this specific incident or whether any injuries were reported.
The footage continues to spread across social media, fueling debate over enforcement tactics, crowd behavior, and the use of force during high-tension arrests.
