diff --git a/py-scripts/create_l3_stations.py b/py-scripts/create_l3_stations.py
index 354804f3..df5ea5ff 100755
--- a/py-scripts/create_l3_stations.py
+++ b/py-scripts/create_l3_stations.py
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ class CreateL3(Realm):
     def pre_cleanup(self):
         self.cx_profile.cleanup_prefix()
         for sta in self.sta_list:
-            self.rm_port(sta, check_exists=True)
+            self.rm_port(sta, check_exists=True, debug_=False)
 
     def build(self):