It would. furthermore. impose a punishment of up to 10 years in prison for anyone who permits others to construct or use an unauthorized tunnel on their land. The bill also doubles penalties for those who use a tunnel or subterranean passage to smuggle aliens. weapons. drugs. terrorists or other illegal goods. and permits the seizure of assets of anyone involved in the offense. or any property that is traceable to the offense. While those attempting to enter our country were being closely scrutinized and airline passengers were taking their shoes off or turning over their nail dippers. 40 border tunnels were being constructed in the United States. and thousands of pounds of illegal drugs and illegal aliens were pouring into our country. Those patrolling our borders believe there is a direct correlation between the increased fortification of the border and the increase in the number of tunnels being found. If this problem is not addressed. it will just be a matter of time before these tunnels serve as an entry point for weapons and explosives. dangerous materials. and terrorists.
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