Thousands of crates of C4 would be a more permanent solution for a year or so.
True, but the CS is much easier to distribute AND it reveals the entire network... at least until they start installing airtight bulkheads.
Actually, C4 explodes too fast, about 26,000fps. For tunnels, you need a slower "PUSH" rather than a sharp blast.
ANFO or Composition B work better for tunnels. Fuel/Air works well, too.
Seconds From Disaster - S01E08 - Inferno In Guadalajara (24th Aug 2004)