Four Arrested Using Spike Strips Against Border Patrol Vehicles in Van Nuys

Four people were arrested in Van Nuys for allegedly using homemade spike strips or improvised devices designed to puncture tires and disable U.S. Border Patrol vehicles during a federal immigration enforcement operation. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino confirmed that the suspects attempted to impede and obstruct law enforcement efforts and shared photos showing devices made of metal or rubber strips with large nails embedded in vehicle tires. All four suspects face felony charges, with one additionally arrested for assaulting a Border Patrol agent during detainment. The arrests occurred amid heightened tensions following recent immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles, including a notable standoff between Bovino and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who opposed federal operations in the city. Bovino emphasized that such enforcement efforts would continue despite local opposition, stating that federal agents will operate anywhere, anytime in Los Angeles. This incident reflects ongoing conflicts over immigration enforcement in California, which has seen increased federal activity and local government pushback.