Four Men Charged in California Over Cross-Border Drug Tunnel from Mexico

Four men face prosecution in California for allegedly smuggling millions of dollars worth of cocaine into the United States through a 600-meter tunnel running beneath the U.S.-Mexico border.

Four Men Charged in California Over Cross-Border Drug Tunnel from Mexico

Four men have been charged in California, United States, for smuggling cocaine valued at several million dollars into the country. The suspects allegedly used a tunnel built beneath a fake storefront to traffic the illegal drugs, according to Rador.

The passageway stretches 600 meters and was constructed under a store called "Buy 4 Less" in San Diego. It runs beneath the border with Mexico and emerges in the city of Tijuana. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the tunnel descends to a depth of 16 meters and is equipped with ventilation and electrical systems.

American investigators said they had been monitoring the store since December, when they noticed suspicious activity around the location. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat cross-border narcotics trafficking through underground routes.

The case underscores the continued use of sophisticated tunnel systems by drug trafficking organizations to move contraband between Mexico and the United States.

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