Source: Fox News
Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has given an exclusive look into the storm drain tunnels used by cartels to smuggle humans and narcotics across the border in El Paso. The tunnels stretch for miles, with 32 entry points and hundreds of exit points, making it a “whack-a-mole” game for Border Patrol agents to detect and intercept smugglers. The CBP uses technology to detect movement underground and strategically positions teams to intercept groups. Despite the challenges, the number of migrants being smuggled through the tunnels has dropped dramatically under President Donald Trump.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The CBP’s elite Confined Space Entry Team is trained to operate underground, monitor oxygen levels, and navigate the tunnels. The team faces challenges such as heat and low-oxygen air, making it difficult to encounter and potentially fight with cartel smugglers. The number of migrants being smuggled through the tunnels has dropped dramatically under Trump, with agents now typically encountering two or three at a time. The smugglers have not stopped entirely, and cartels have increased their fees for would-be illegal immigrants to take the tunnel routes.
It’s just business as usual for the smugglers, who adapt and find new ways to operate.
Author: Evan Null
