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19 Migrants Arrested in Border Drainage Tunnel

19 May 2026 17:22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested 19 migrants in a drainage tunnel near the U.S.-Mexico border.

- The arrests occurred on May 4 near San Diego using remote video surveillance. - Two previously deported brothers with methamphetamine trafficking convictions were among those arrested.

- The group included 16 adults and three unaccompanied children. - All individuals face removal proceedings or federal criminal prosecution.

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