SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. authorities estimate 17 tons of marijuana were seized in the discovery of a major cross-border drug tunnel linking warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico.
Authorities said Wednesday that about nine tons were found on the U.S. side, either inside a truck that was seen leaving the warehouse or at the warehouse. Mexican authorities seized eight tons.
Two people were arrested on a California highway and charged with drug crimes. Cesar Beltran and Ruben Gomez were allegedly inside the truck that was pulled over Tuesday afternoon in La Mesa.
Authorities spoke at a news conference in front of bundles of pot marked with drawings of Captain America or Bud Light and Sprite labels. The markings designate the owner of the drugs.
Authorities said Wednesday that about nine tons were found on the U.S. side, either inside a truck that was seen leaving the warehouse or at the warehouse. Mexican authorities seized eight tons.
Two people were arrested on a California highway and charged with drug crimes. Cesar Beltran and Ruben Gomez were allegedly inside the truck that was pulled over Tuesday afternoon in La Mesa.
Authorities spoke at a news conference in front of bundles of pot marked with drawings of Captain America or Bud Light and Sprite labels. The markings designate the owner of the drugs.
