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Four Charged, Over 1 Ton of Cocaine Seized in Connection with Cross-Border Tunnel in Otay Mesa

02 June 2026 14:50

Federal authorities have charged four individuals and seized over 1 ton of cocaine in connection with a cross-border tunnel discovered in Otay Mesa, California. - The tunnel ran from Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse in Otay Mesa.

- The operation was led by ICE and DEA. - The suspects face federal drug trafficking charges.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking additional suspects.

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