Border Patrol orders ‘rapid’ acquisition of cold-weather apparel for Maine’s sector

Border Patrol orders ‘rapid’ acquisition of cold-weather apparel for Maine’s sector

There are no records of similar orders to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Houlton Sector in the past 15 years.

Maine’s Border Patrol unit places ‘rapid’ order for cold-weather gear

Photo by Eric Gay of the Associated Press.This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donation to The Monitor. Read more about the partnership. Federal law enforcement officers overseeing the Maine border recently placed rush orders for cold w…

Maine's Border Patrol unit places ‘rapid’ order for cold-weather gear

The federal agents sought a contract with a tactical gear and apparel company, although the amount and dollar quantity remains unspecified.