Drug-smuggling tunnel between U.S. and Mexico discovered under fake San Diego store, DOJ says
Summary
Authorities found a hidden tunnel under a fake store in San Diego used to smuggle drugs from Mexico. Four people were charged, and officials seized over a ton of cocaine worth about $45 million.Key Facts
- A secret tunnel was discovered under a fake store in San Diego.
- The tunnel was used to move drugs from Mexico into the U.S.
- The investigation lasted several months and involved Homeland Security.
- Four suspects have been charged in connection to the tunnel.
- Authorities seized more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine.
- The cocaine is valued at approximately $45 million.
- The tunnel was described as "sophisticated" by officials.
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