What really lurks beneath our nation’s southern border? For years, hardworking Americans have worried about who, and what, is trying to sneak into our country. It seems the bad guys are always thinking up new ways to break our laws and threaten our communities. Their cunning knows no bounds, and they’ll stop at nothing to achieve their wicked goals.

For too long, it felt like Washington wasn’t taking these threats seriously enough. While some leaders talked a good game, the problems at the border only seemed to get worse. It left many wondering if anyone truly understood the sheer determination of those who want to flood our nation with drugs and crime. But now, things are changing, and a stunning discovery shows just how vital strong leadership is.

A Shocking Underground Highway

In a stunning revelation, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector have uncovered a massive, highly sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel. This wasn’t some crude hole in the ground. This was an underground highway, stretching an incredible 2,918 feet – that’s more than half a mile – from a house in Tijuana, Mexico, right into a warehouse in Otay Mesa, California, over 1,000 feet inside U.S. soil. This proves just how far criminal aliens and cartels will go to enter our country. The previous administration under Biden did little about these persistent threats, but under President Trump, we are actively finding and sealing these dangerous passages.

This tunnel was a serious operation. Found deep underground, about 50 feet down, it was equipped with electrical wiring, lights, a ventilation system, and even a track system for moving large amounts of poison into our neighborhoods. The entrance in Mexico was cleverly hidden under freshly laid tile. Thankfully, our brave Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Tunnel Team discovered it while it was still being built.

The Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector, Jeffrey D. Stalnaker, put it plainly:

From ‘U.S. Customs and Border Protection’:

“As we continue to strengthen the nation’s air, and maritime border security, it’s not surprising that foreign terrorist organizations would resort to underground routes. Disruption of narcotics smuggling tunnels is critical to protecting American lives. I’m grateful for the exceptional work of the Tunnel Team agents who placed themselves in danger, as well as the cooperation of our Mexican law enforcement partners.”

Border Patrol San Diego Sector and partners have exposed the longest illicit cross-border tunnel ever discovered along the Southwest border. Details: https://t.co/KPlEzke3ra pic.twitter.com/N8IwRxHr2H

— CBP (@CBP) January 29, 2020

Trump’s Border Patrol Gets Results

Discovering this tunnel wasn’t easy. Agents faced makeshift barricades put up by the tunnel workers trying to hide their tracks. But our dedicated officers, working with Homeland Security Investigations and Mexican authorities, tracked it to its source. Inside the tunnel, Mexican authorities even seized a package of methamphetamine, further proof of its vile purpose.

This isn’t the first time criminals have tried to burrow their way into America. Since 1993, more than 95 such tunnels have been found in the San Diego area alone. But under President Trump’s leadership, there’s a renewed commitment to secure our border, above and below ground. This latest tunnel is already scheduled to be filled with thousands of gallons of concrete, shutting it down for good. This decisive action is a clear message: America is not open for criminal business.

The discovery highlights the constant war being waged at our border. It’s a fight between those who want to protect our nation and those who want to exploit it. Strong policies and unwavering support for our Border Patrol are essential. Each sealed tunnel is a victory for American safety and sovereignty.

This success shows what happens when we have a President who prioritizes border security. The brave men and women of CBP are on the front lines, and they deserve our full support as they work to keep America safe from the drugs, crime, and chaos that these tunnels represent. The message is clear: under President Trump, our borders are being secured, and America’s safety comes first.

Key Takeaways

• Sophisticated criminal tunnels prove the lengths enemies go to breach our border.
• President Trump’s strong border policies are uncovering and neutralizing major threats.
• Vigilant Border Patrol agents are critical to protecting American lives and sovereignty.
• Past inaction allowed dangers to grow; decisive leadership now makes us safer.

Sources: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Los Angeles Times