Mexican Agents Find Sophisticated Smuggling Tunnel Likely Reaching San Diego
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Mexico's Attorney General's Office announced the discovery of a sophisticated smuggling tunnel in Nueva Tijuana that it says likely connects to a street in San Diego.[1]
The tunnel measured about 265 meters long and sat roughly 6.3 meters below ground, and it included lighting, ventilation and an electronic transport system.[1] Mexican agents seized suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, ammunition, cell phones and documents from the property tied to the tunnel.[1]
Mexico's Attorney General's Office said evidence suggests the tunnel likely reaches a street in San Diego, though officials did not publicly confirm the precise U.S. endpoint.[1] Authorities said the tunnel's features indicate it may have supported cross-border trafficking operations, and investigations into who built and used it are ongoing.[1]
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- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Mexico's Attorney General's Office announced discovery of a tunnel in Nueva Tijuana near the U.S. border
- Tunnel is approximately 265 meters (about 870 feet) long and 6.3 meters (about 21 feet) deep, with lighting, ventilation and an electronic transport system
- FGR says evidence indicates the tunnel likely connects to a street in San Diego, though the specific U.S. location has not been publicly confirmed
- Agents seized suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, ammunition, cell phones and documents from the property tied to the tunnel
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