Mexico Uncovers 265-Meter Tijuana Tunnel With Rail System, Possibly Reaching San Diego
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 2
Mexico Uncovers 265-Meter Tijuana Tunnel With Rail System, Possibly Reaching San Diego
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 2
Mexican federal agents found a 265-meter tunnel about 6.3 meters underground at a property in Tijuana's Nueva Tijuana neighborhood, with officials saying it may connect to a street in San Diego.
Lighting, ventilation and an electronic sliding transport system inside the passage pointed to a fully operational smuggling route rather than a rudimentary dig, according to the Attorney General's Office.
The search warrant stemmed from an investigation into firearms, explosives and drug offenses, and authorities believe the site served as a storage, logistics and trafficking hub.
Ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, cell phones and documents were seized, while prosecutors in Baja California took over the evidence and continuing investigation.
Officials called the discovery a significant hit to criminal groups that use underground routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the U.S.-Mexico border, though the U.S. end has not been publicly confirmed.
With cartels building high-tech tunnels, is the border security battle now moving permanently underground?
As drugs flow north, how does the southbound flood of U.S. guns empower the very cartels being fought?