Sophisticated smuggling tunnel found between US and Mexico

The underground passage linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas, was equipped with lighting and ventilation.

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The underground passage featured lighting, ventilation.

Mexican and US officials are working together to investigate, emphasising binational cooperation against smuggling.

The discovery highlights ongoing border security efforts ahead of Donald Trump's immigration-focused presidency.

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