A U.S. Border Patrol Agent who allegedly agreed to take $25,000 in bribes is facing federal bribery and attempted drug distribution charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Hector Hernandez, 55, of Chula Vista, is accused of agreeing to let an undocumented migrant across the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. He also agreed to deliver methamphetamine in exchange for cash, prosecutors say.
According to the complaint filed against Hernandez, he was introduced to the undercover Department of Homeland Security agent after it was discovered that Hernandez"was engaged in border corruption activities." The complaint does not state what that other alleged conduct may have been. After opening the fence on Monday evening, Hernandez was paid $5,000 by the undercover agent, who then told Hernandez he was working with people in Mexico who wanted to import drugs, according to the complaint.
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