Huntington Park police arrested 23-year-old Fernando Diaz for allegedly attempting to impersonate a federal immigration agent. He was found with an unlicensed handgun and a list of Customs and Border Protection radio codes in his vehicle, which was equipped with police lights. Diaz claimed he worked for CBP in 2022, but his status could not be verified. This incident raises concerns amid ongoing scrutiny of federal immigration agents' tactics, leading California lawmakers to propose a new law against concealed face coverings during operations.
The suspect, Fernando Diaz, was found with an unlicensed handgun and equipment that suggested he was impersonating a federal immigration agent, raising security concerns.
City officials noted that Diaz had police lights in his vehicle and possessed a list of U.S. Customs and Border Protection radio codes, leading to questions about his intents.
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