Minneapolis protesters and observers targeted with gas canister by CBP commander Bovino
Former CBP chief Gregory Bovino is under criminal investigation for throwing a gas canister releasing green gas at protesters and observers in a Minneapolis park on January 21, 2026.
Jan 22, 2026Minneapolis, MN
Former Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino is under criminal investigation for throwing a gas canister at protesters and observers in Minneapolis' Mueller Park on January 21, 2026. Video footage documents Bovino deploying the canister, which released green gas potentially containing carcinogenic substances. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced the investigation as part of 17 criminal cases involving potentially unlawful conduct by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
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Jan 22, 2026—Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced criminal investigation into Bovino's conduct as part of 17 cases involving potentially unlawful federal agent conduct during Operation Metro Surge
Jan 21, 2026—CBP commander Gregory Bovino deployed gas canister at protesters and observers in Mueller Park during federal enforcement operation
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