Sophisticated Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered at U.S.-Mexico Border
Sophisticated Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered at U.S.-Mexico Border

Sophisticated Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered at U.S.-Mexico Border

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U.S. federal agents uncovered a sophisticated smuggling tunnel from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to El Paso, Texas, equipped with electricity and ventilation, highlighting significant border security challenges. The tunnel, believed to be used for human trafficking and drug smuggling, was found in the Boone Street storm drain system and is approximately six feet tall and four feet wide. This discovery is part of ongoing efforts by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Border Patrol to dismantle smuggling operations and apprehend those responsible, with collaboration from Mexican authorities. Officials describe the tunnel's discovery as historic, emphasizing the ongoing threats posed by transnational criminal organizations who use such tunnels to bypass border security measures. This development underscores the complexities President-elect Donald Trump will face in addressing illegal migration and drug trafficking as he prepares to take office. The tunnel's discovery follows similar findings in Arizona, reflecting a broader trend of sophisticated smuggling techniques along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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