TUCSON, Ariz. - Authorities discovered a border tunnel connected to a storm drain underneath Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Son.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it's the 126th cross-border tunnel discovered in the Tucson Sector.
American authorities discovered the tunnel in partnership with Mexican law enforcement.
126th illicit cross-border tunnel discovered in the #Tucson Sector. The tunnel was found by #BorderPatrol agents and Mexican law enforcement under the streets of Ambos Nogales. #Partnerships @CBP pic.twitter.com/TKBDUlBuZA
— CBP Arizona (@CBPArizona) February 27, 2020
Photo of Policia Federal in the entrance. @CBP pic.twitter.com/qvke6yuT6a
— CBP Arizona (@CBPArizona) February 27, 2020
Graphic of the tunnel's route into U.S. soil. pic.twitter.com/2X9vTJE8z9
— CBP Arizona (@CBPArizona) February 27, 2020
