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Huge secret tunnel connecting Tijuana and San Diego discovered; may be gun trafficking hub

Mexican authorities have discovered an underground tunnel near the U.S.-Mexico border that they believe may connect Tijuana to a street in Mexico. san diegoFox News reports. The tunnel is equipped with lighting, ventilation and electronic transport systems.

Huge secret tunnel connecting Tijuana and Santiago discovered (Pexel – Representative Image)

Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office, or FGR, made the discovery public on Saturday after executing a search warrant at a property in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood. tijuanaBaja California. According to authorities, the tunnel is about 265 meters (about 870 feet) long. Its depth is approximately 6.3 meters, or 21 feet underground.

What we know about tunnels

Investigators said the tunnel contained operational infrastructure such as lighting and ventilation systems. There is also an electronic sliding mechanism designed to move items between two directions Mexico and the United States.

The alarming tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents from the FGR Criminal Investigation Bureau in coordination with Mexico’s Security Cabinet. The search warrant was reportedly executed as part of an investigation into alleged violations of Mexico’s firearms and explosives laws and drug-related crimes.

Learn more | Border Patrol discovers nearly 3,000 feet of drug tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana

Authorities believe the property may be used as a storage, logistics and trafficking center for firearms, explosives and illegal drugs. Investigators said ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, cellphones and various documents were found at the property.

one video and Photos of tunnels Shared by FGR.

FGR’s investigation found that the tunnel may be connected to a street in San Diego.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Discussed this discovery on Xwrote, “California’s @TheCalGuard Anti-Drug Task Force proudly supported the discovery of this illegal San Diego-Tijuana tunnel and helped seize more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine worth more than $45 million. Our state’s actions are saving countless lives and protecting our communities.”

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