Who says tunnels in AZ are just for smuggling drugs? A city cleanup crew in the West Valley suburb of Avondale just discovered a 40-foot long tunnel hidden under a roadway that was stuffed to the gills with 800-pounds stolen stuff. According to AZ Central, an undercover officer suspected a group of homeless people of running criminal ring that stole bikes, jewelry, electronics, copper wire and other goods. He tracked the group back to a trash-filled highway underpass near Buckeye and El Mirage roads and requested a cleanup crew. That’s when workers discovered the hideout pictured at left, which also included a sleeping quarters.

However, before you get any ideas about renting out this now-available studio space, know that the AZ Dept of Transportation has already cleaned out and filled in the space to ensure the safety of drivers using the roadway.

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