Mexico cops discover massive tunnel into America from Tijuana — and it was hidden in plain sight
Mexican authorities have uncovered a significant underground tunnel extending from Tijuana into the United States. The tunnel, measuring approximately 869 feet and located about 21 feet below ground, was discovered during a raid supported by the Mexican Navy. Investigators believe the tunnel was used for criminal activities, including drug trafficking, and U.S. authorities are now involved in the ongoing investigation.
- ▪The tunnel was found in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood during a raid by Mexican federal authorities.
- ▪It is one of the largest cross-border tunnel discoveries in recent years, stretching roughly 869 feet.
- ▪Authorities seized various items during the operation, including ammunition and methamphetamine.
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Metro Mexico cops discover massive tunnel into America from Tijuana — and it was hidden in plain sight By Zain Khan Published June 1, 2026, 11:21 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Cops on both sides of the US-Mexico border are investigating a sprawling underground passage uncovered in the Tijuana area that is believed to extend toward the US. The tunnel was found Saturday in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood during a raid carried out by Mexican federal authorities with support from the Mexican Navy, according to Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office. Investigators said the hidden passage stretches roughly 869 feet and sits about 21 feet below ground, making it one of the more substantial cross-border tunnel discoveries in recent years.
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