Michael Unzueta
Michael Unzueta
connected early previous whether
It's too early for us to tell whether this one is connected to any previous tunnel.
digging looking
They could have been digging this for years, just looking for a place to come up.
carved mine
This is like being in a really big, long mine shaft. It's really just carved right into the earth.
exit key
What is key to the investigation is how long the U.S. exit has existed.
chasing customs diego ice leads mexican mexico running san southern throughout
We're chasing down investigative leads throughout San Diego and Southern California. At the same time, we're working cooperatively with DEA and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and Mexican authorities in Mexico in the Tijuana area. They're also running down leads.
case sort tunnel whether worst
Whether the tunnel was used for smuggling aliens, smuggling narcotics or a worst case scenario, some sort of weapon, we don't know.
designed pose threat weapons whether
Whether they are designed to smuggle drugs, people, weapons or other contraband, these tunnels pose a threat to our nation's security.
effect hoping leads
We're hoping it has a snowball effect in that it leads to more arrests, or more investigative leads that we are pursuing.
believe found largest tunnel
We believe this tunnel is, in fact, the largest tunnel ever found on the south-west border.
doubt human including necessary protect steps taking whatever
There is no doubt that an organization like this will take whatever steps necessary to protect their interests, including taking human lives.