5 arrested in Border Patrol operation near Apopka schools

Apopka High School was briefly put on a "secure hold" on Friday morning due to police activity in the area related to a Border Patrol operation, officials said.

APOPKA, Fla. - Apopka High School was briefly put on a "secure hold" on Friday morning due to police activity in the area related to a Border Patrol operation, officials said.

During a hold procedure, students must stay in their classrooms and clear the hallways, while adults secure doors, account for everyone, and continue normal activities until an "All Clear" is given.

The hold was lifted shortly before 8 a.m.

What we know:

Officials said the situation began around 6 a.m. when the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) conducted a traffic stop near the campus on Martin Stre

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