A guilty plea was entered in federal court by a Mexican national. The individual admitted to operating a smuggling tunnel used by a cartel. This tunnel spanned the border between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso.

Migrants were charged for using the tunnel to cross the border, with fees reaching up to $30,000. The guilty plea is the result of a federal case against the Mexican national.

Further details about the case and the guilty plea can be found through additional reporting on the matter.