Otay Mesa
Coverage of Otay Mesa in the Nexus archive.
- Alleged drug kingpin accused of smuggling drugs across US-Mexico border through railway tunnel
Genaro Lopez, 54, was arraigned in federal court for allegedly using an underground tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities seized significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, and a tunnel with a rail system was discovered during investigations.
- Alleged drug kingpin accused of smuggling drugs across US-Mexico border through railway tunnel
Genaro Lopez, 54, was arraigned in federal court for allegedly using a cross-border tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities discovered the tunnel in 2022 and seized large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl during investigations. Lopez, who fled to Mexico after a 2021 search, was extradited in March 2023 and faces drug trafficking charges without bond.
- Alleged drug kingpin accused of smuggling drugs across US-Mexico border through railway tunnel
Genaro Lopez, a 54-year-old alleged drug trafficker, was arraigned in federal court for using a cross-border tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities discovered the tunnel in 2022 and seized significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl during raids on his stash houses in Chula Vista and National City. Lopez was extradited from Mexico after evading capture for over a year.
- California city erupts as invasive plans would see new homes pop-up on their actual doorsteps
A proposed 5,100-home development in Otay Mesa, California, is advancing despite opposition from private property owners. The landowners argue that a rezoning plan could decrease their property values and restrict usage.
- Judge rejects claims dog pepper-sprayed by mailman caused children’s asthma
A U.S. District Judge ruled against the Galindo family, who claimed their children developed asthma after a USPS mail carrier pepper-sprayed their dog. The court found no evidence linking the mail carrier's actions to the children's respiratory issues.
- Fake SoCal store concealed the entrance to a massive secret drug tunnel, prosecutors say
A fake Buy 4 Less store in Otay Mesa concealed a 2,000-foot-long, 55-foot-deep tunnel used to smuggle cocaine from Mexico to California, according to prosecutors.
- Four Charged with Trafficking More Than $45 Million Worth of Cocaine through Sophisticated Cross-Border Tunnel; Discovery Made in Monthslong Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
Four individuals were charged with conspiring to distribute over $45 million worth of cocaine through a sophisticated cross-border tunnel discovered near a retail store in Otay Mesa, California. The tunnel, extending from Tijuana, Mexico, was reinforced with walls, rail, ventilation, and electricity.