Drug smuggling tunnel discovered on US/Mexico border

NACO, AZ, UNITED STATES

02.24.2015

Story by Daniel Barrios 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Public Affairs - Visual Communications Division           

NACO, Ariz. - Federal authorities in concert with Bisbee Arizona law enforcement officials conducted arrests and seizure operations on Feb. 24, 2015.

While investigating the residence of a suspected drug smuggler, a concealed tunnel was discovered in the garage of the home. It contained a sophisticated hidden entrance complete with a hydraulic door which led to a well-built secret tunnel underneath the property which was several hundred yards long and crossed into Mexico.

The tunnel was well-shored with treated lumber, electricity, etc. There have been over 80 tunnels of varied sophistication discovered along the border in recent years.

This investigation is still underway.

• Date Taken: 02.24.2015
• Date Posted: 02.25.2015 15:09
• Story ID: 155351
• Location: NACO, AZ, US