Tensions in Ventura County escalated between protesters and U.S. Border Patrol agents near a farm in Camarillo Thursday afternoon.
Border patrol agents were seen standing in a skirmish line blocking a group of protesters from getting to the other side near Laguna Road.
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CBS Los Angeles had a photographer nearby where agents could be heard telling protesters to back up, before they deployed what appeared to be tear gas canisters and less-than-lethal rounds into the crowd.
"It is heartbreaking to see images of the farm workers who grow food and crops for not only Californians, but much of our country, as they are rounded up in these senseless militaristic raids," said California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, who represents the area. "Deporting our field workers does nothing to strengthen the safety of our community but rather, serves to instill fear in immigrant communities and make them less likely to involve law enforcement when crimes do occur."
CBS Los Angeles reached out to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a comment on the incident. They did not immediately respond.
It is unclear if agents were conducting an immigration operation or if anyone was detained.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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