Amid increased crackdowns in illegal immigration through the southern border from both Mexico and the U.S., smugglers are finding innovative ways to transport humans from one country to another, the latest? Through El Paso's storm drain system.
The city's extensive storm drain system, which spans over 300 miles, has been a popular conduit for human smugglers for years, but recently, it has seen a dramatic spike, Border Patrol Agent Efrain Mercado told KTSM. So much so, the Border Patrol is conducting "sweeps" to check for signs of footing.
