The Region - News from Feb. 15, 1985

More U.S. Customs Service personnel are needed to improve operations at Los Angeles ports, according to Rep. Edward R. Roybal (D-Los Angeles). The congressman’s remark came at a press conference at Los Angeles International Airport attended by Rep. Glenn M. Anderson (D-Hawthorne), Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President Ray Remy and Deputy Customs Commissioner Alfred DeAngelus. The officials, prompted by complaints from the business community that there are not enough customs personnel assigned to Los Angeles, later toured customs operations at the airport, as well as the harbor area. Roybal said earlier that he would seek support in Congress to get 100 more inspectors assigned to the Los Angeles area. His request comes at a time when the agency is attempting to improve operations through automation.