Mexico-U.S. incomplete drug tunnel uncoveredAugust 13, 2011 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Mexican army says it has uncovered an incomplete drug tunnel with lights and ventilation that stretches from the border city of Tijuana 10 yards into the United States. As AP reported, Mexican army Gen. Alfonso Duarte says the tunnel is about 300 meters long and 6 feet in height. The entrance is hidden in a house under construction and the exit has not been dug. Duarte said that nine men and a woman have been arrested and accused of being responsible for the tunnel's construction. He said the house included an altar to "Santa Muerte," a skeletal icon adored by some drug traffickers. Last November, authorities in Tijuana found between 25 and 30 tons of marijuana in a 600-meter tunnel. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |