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Patrick Deegan Identifies Narcotics Tunnels as a Security Threat to the United States Border

Patrick Deegan, the head of the San Diego Border Patrol sector, identified narcotics tunnels built by organized crime as a significant security threat. These underground networks are used to transport people, illegal goods, money, and drugs from Mexico to the United States. The tunnels are located in the mountainous areas and extend to the sea, utilizing parts of the sewer infrastructure in Tijuana and the San Ysidro checkpoint. Border Patrol personnel are responsible for detecting these threats arising from internal wars between Mexican cartels. The San Diego sector is currently facing these tunnels from the air, sea, and land. The administration announced that the San Diego sector is one of the most guarded borders, with 2,200 agents and an additional 500 reinforcements are arriving. Patrick Deegan stated that the relationship regarding security is in better conditions of collaboration with Mexico. He noted that the authorities are evaluating all threats to stay ahead of the cartels. While some tunnels are sophisticated, including ventilation, electricity, and rail systems, the majority are used for drugs, money, and weapons rather than people.

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