The U.S. Border Patrol has raised concerns about an underground storm drain system that it says is being used by criminal groups to smuggle people across the border from Mexico into the United States. According to officials, there are 32 points of entry from Mexico that connect to tunnels leading into El Paso, Texas. These tunnels emerge in public places such as elementary schools, parks, and private backyards in residential neighborhoods. Border Patrol agents say the system is exploited by cartels to move migrants illegally into the country. The tunnels are part of the city's storm drain infrastructure, which was originally built for water management. The agency has been monitoring these routes and stepping up patrols to prevent unauthorized crossings. Local authorities are working with federal agents to address the issue. The presence of exit points near schools has raised alarm among parents and community leaders, who worry about safety risks. Officials have not provided details on how many migrants have been caught using these tunnels, but they describe the situation as an ongoing challenge. The discovery highlights the lengths to which smuggling networks go to bypass border security. El Paso sits directly across the border from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and has long been a focal point for immigration enforcement.