CBP says Portland protester in viral ‘kidnapping’ clip was assault & vandalism suspect, denies officers wore no insignia

Customs and Border Protection

The US Customs and Border Protection agency has taken credit for a Portland protester’s hot-button arrest this week, saying the man was a criminal suspect, while refuting claims he was ‘kidnapped’ by agents wearing no insignia.

The CBP sought to address the incident in a statement on Friday, noting that the protester arrested one day prior was suspected of vandalism and attacks on agents amid anti-police brutality demonstrations, which it said were organized by “violent anarchists.”

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