Video Shows Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Connecting U.S. and Mexico Federal officials discovered an elaborate 2,000-foot cocaine-smuggling tunnel complete with electricity, reinforced walls, ventilation, and a rail system between Mexico and California. The tunnel, found under a warehouse for a supposed discount store called Buy 4 Less, led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of over a ton of cocaine valued at more than $45 million. This sophisticated operation highlights a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

• Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking over $45 million in cocaine.
• A sophisticated 2,000-foot-long tunnel was discovered connecting Mexico and California.
• The tunnel featured electricity, reinforced walls, ventilation, and a rail system.
• The tunnel was located beneath a warehouse for a supposed discount store, Buy 4 Less, in San Diego.
• Over a ton (2,269 pounds) of cocaine was seized.
• Four men, Gregorio Epifanio Hernandez Lopez, Jose Jimenez, Antonio Cortez, and Brandon Escalante Sandoval, were arrested.
• The operation is considered a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.