Texas DPS Begins 'Enhanced Safety Inspections' at El Paso
The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun conducting its "enhanced safety inspections" at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Commercial Cargo Facility in the El Paso port of entry, in an expansion of safety inspections that began April 27…
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on all commercial operating vessels exiting the Ysleta port of entry, CBP said in a CSMS message April 30. "This operation may continue to expand to other El Paso Field Office (EPFO) cargo facilities and will affect wait times and the flow of [commercial vehicles] making entry into the U.S. The duration of these enhanced inspections by DPS is unknown." CBP said it will "continuously assess" the situation, and updates for contingency plans will be provided "as they become available."