Hector Hernandez sentenced to 7 years, 3 months in prison after admitting he took bribes to smuggle narcotics and people across the U.S./Mexico border.
“The level of the betrayal here is a reflection of Mr. Hernandez’s greed, of his individual betrayal," said Tara McGrath, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California.
Earlier this year, Hernandez pleaded guilty to receiving bribes and attempted distribution of methamphetamine. He admitted to using his official position to open restricted border fences to allow people to illegally enter the United States in exchange for cash payments of $5,000 per opening. In March of 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Department of Homeland Security began a months-long investigation involving undercover federal agents.
“They found 7.7 grams of cocaine in a gun box in his closet, and then in various areas of the master bedroom, they located a little over $131,000 dollars of U.S. currency,” said Van Demark.
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