CBP officers conduct readiness drill
CBP officers conduct a readiness drill at the Otay Mesa border crossing in December. Courtesy CBP

Customs and Border Protection officials announced they will conduct a drill Wednesday at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry that could cause brief delays for travelers at the border.

The training, which will consist of a “large-scale operational readiness exercise” that will be visible to drivers, was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last about 15 minutes, according to a statement from CBP.

Traffic will be stopped for the duration of the drill.

“CBP is continually assessing the capabilities of our facilities and has been making — and will continue to make — necessary preparations,” the CBP statement said. “Preparations include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources, as needed, to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel.”

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.