Border Patrol uncovers cartel use of El Paso storm drains
The article reports on the extensive underground storm drain system beneath El Paso, Texas, exploited by Mexican cartels to smuggle migrants into the United States. Border Patrol agents have rare access to these tunnels, which stretch for miles and feature multiple entry and exit points. Smugglers charge migrants between $20,000 and $30,000 for passage, with the underground routes posing significant physical dangers for both migrants and agents. Despite technology and vigilance, some migrants continue to slip through, highlighting ongoing challenges in border security efforts.
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