Ex-Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes From Smugglers

Published on February 3, 2024

A former U.S. Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty in federal court Feb. 1, admitting he smuggled illegal immigrants and drugs into the country in exchange for cash. Hector Hernandez, 55, said he used his official position to open fences and allow people and narcotics to enter from Mexico, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office press release. “Agent Hernandez betrayed his badge and his country,” said U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath in the statement. “Instead of providing protection from smugglers and drug traffickers, he joined them.” Mr. Hernandez said he gave smugglers a tour of the border, pointing out the best areas to cross and revealing the locations of monitoring devices and cameras, the statement said....

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