U.S.-Mexico Drug Trade and Cross-Border Tunnels
Retired DEA special agent discusses U.S.-Mexico drug trade and challenges posed by drug tunnels under the border. Trump administration works to curb illegal narcotics flow. DEA reports most drugs smuggled via vehicles at border entry points. Cartels use cover-ups like fake storefronts to hide tunnel entrances. Federal authorities work to identify tunnel locations and connections. Border crossings have decreased under Trump but tunnels remain a significant problem.
Key Points
- Most drugs smuggled via vehicles at border entry points
- Cartels use cover-up storefronts to hide tunnel entrances
- Federal authorities aim to identify tunnel locations and connections
- Border crossings have decreased under Trump administration
Pros
- Efforts to curb illegal narcotics flow
- Intensified investigations into drug tunnels
Cons
- Challenges posed by sophisticated drug tunnels
- Difficulty in identifying tunnel cover-ups