Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel in Tijuana presumably used for drug and weapons trafficking

TIJUANA, Mexico (KABC) — Mexican authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana that seemingly connects to a widely known road in San Diego.

The practically 900 toes lengthy tunnel was seemingly used to visitors weapons, explosives and unlawful medicine, Mexico’s Federal Lawyer Normal’s Workplace (FGR) stated.

It reportedly reaches a depth of about 21 toes and has working infrastructure, together with lighting and air flow.

Authorities discovered the tunnel when executing a search warrant at a house within the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood as a part of an investigation into violations of public well being rules and federal firearms and explosives legal guidelines.

Authorities stated the property appeared to perform as a storage and logistics middle for trafficking operations.

Investigators reported discovering ammunition, suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, in addition to cellphones and numerous paperwork on the website.

In addition they discovered an digital sliding mechanism throughout the tunnel that allowed motion in each instructions between Mexico and the US, the FGR stated.

Based mostly on the investigation, authorities stated the tunnel seemingly connects to a widely known road in San Diego, however the road identify was not instantly launched.

“This operation represents a direct blow to the operations, transportation routes, and logistics networks used for drug trafficking, strengthening investigative efforts and institutional capabilities to fight legal organizations engaged in such illicit actions,” the FGR stated in a press launch.

Our affiliate station, KGTV in San Diego, reached out to the Division of Homeland Safety regarding the discovery:

“Particular Brokers with Homeland Safety Investigations (HSI) in San Diego, in coordination with our Homeland Safety Process Drive (HSTF) companions, are conducting a legal enforcement operation involving a cross-border subterranean tunnel in Otay Mesa, CA. To guard the integrity of the continuing investigation and make sure the security of all concerned, we’re unable present further particulars right now.”

The property and all proof seized on the website have been secured and turned over to federal prosecutors in Baja California, who will proceed the investigation.