U.S. Customs and Border Protection Drug Trafficking (2021-2024)
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Overview
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Jesse Garcia and Diego Bonillo allowed drug traffickers from Mexico to import fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin into the United States. The officers informed the drivers of their working hours and lane assignments via text messages.[1]
The officers "profited handsomely" and used the money to buy international trips and luxury items.[1]
On May 7, 2024, a grand jury indicted Garcia on one count of Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances, three counts of Importation of Fentanyl, three counts of Importation of Methamphetamine, and two counts of Importation of Cocaine.[2]
On July 8, 2025, Garcia pleaded guilty to nine counts, including Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances and Importation of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Fentanyl.[1]
On July 28, 2025, Bonillo pleaded guilty to three counts, including Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances and Importation of Fentanyl and Heroin.[1]
Officers Involved
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Two CBP Officers Plead Guilty to Allowing Drugs to Enter the U.S. Through Their Inspection Lanes, U.S. Attorney's Office, 2025-07-28
- ↑ Indictment, U.S. Attorney's Office, 2024-05-07
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