U.S. Border Patrol agents uncovered a sophisticated narcotics smuggling tunnel connecting Tijuana and San Diego, featuring advanced electrical and ventilation systems. The tunnel, which measured 2,915 feet in length and ran under part of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, was recently discovered during its construction phase. Law enforcement found barricades designed to prevent detection, suggesting a well-planned operation. Agents, working with Homeland Security Investigations and Mexican authorities, located the entrance inside a house in Nueva Tijuana, finding it recently covered with fresh tile. The tunnel’s depth of up to 50 feet and its capacity for transporting large quantities of contraband highlight the scale of the operation. The discovery underscores ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking across one of the most critical border sectors.
Border Patrol agents recently uncovered a nearly 3,000-foot-long narcotics smuggling tunnel beneath the U.S.-Mexico border, linking Tijuana and San Diego. The tunnel, discovered in early April during its construction phase, was found to be equipped with electrical wiring, ventilation systems, and a track system for transporting large amounts of contraband. Authorities reported that the underground passageway ran under part of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, with a projected exit point near or within a commercial warehouse in San Diego.
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