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Feds Bust Sophisticated Drug Tunnel Linking Tijuana To San Diego Warehouse And Fake Storefront

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Federal investigators announced Tuesday they uncovered a sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel linking Tijuana, Mexico, to a San Diego warehouse and a fake storefront, seizing more than a ton of cocaine and charging four people.[1]

Officials called the tunnel "sophisticated" and said it was uncovered after a monthslong Homeland Security investigation.[1] Authorities said they seized more than a ton of cocaine tied to the operation, with an estimated street value of about $45 million, and charged four suspects.[1]

Homeland Security agents launched a monthslong probe that led investigators to the San Diego warehouse and a business run as a front, officials said.[1] Officials announced the charges and investigation details on Tuesday but did not say when the tunnel was first entered.[1]

  1. CBS News
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📌 Key Facts

  • DOJ and Homeland Security investigators say the tunnel ran under a fake San Diego store that was used as a front for the smuggling operation (DOJ and Homeland Security investigators).
  • Authorities described the tunnel as “sophisticated” and said it was uncovered after a monthslong Homeland Security investigation (monthslong Homeland Security investigation).
  • Officials said they seized more than a ton of cocaine with an estimated street value of about $45 million tied to the tunnel operation (more than a ton of cocaine).
  • Four suspects have been charged in connection with the tunnel and the associated drug‑smuggling scheme (Four suspects).
  • The article, published Tuesday, June 2, 2026, indicates the investigation and charges were announced that day but does not specify the exact date the tunnel was physically entered (article, published Tuesday, June 2, 2026).

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June 02, 2026
5:05 PM
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
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Drug-smuggling tunnel between U.S. and Mexico discovered under fake San Diego store, DOJ says
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New information:
  • DOJ and Homeland Security investigators say the tunnel ran under a fake store in San Diego that was used as a front for the smuggling operation.
  • Authorities described the tunnel as "sophisticated" and said it was uncovered after a monthslong Homeland Security investigation.
  • Officials said they seized more than a ton of cocaine with an estimated street value of about $45 million tied to the tunnel operation.
  • Four suspects have been charged in connection with the tunnel and associated drug‑smuggling scheme.
  • The article, published June 2, 2026, indicates the investigation and charges were announced that day but does not specify the exact date the tunnel was physically entered.