NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsAugust 9, 2026San Diego
Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer sentenced to nine years for drug smuggling
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer received a nine-year federal prison sentence for facilitating the smuggling of drugs into the United States. The officer utilized their position at the Tecate Port of Entry to assist traffickers associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
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This case highlights a security breach at a federal involving the exploitation of official authority to bypass border controls for criminal activity.
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organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Employer of the convicted officers”personDiego Bonillo“Former CBP officer sentenced to 15 years for the same scheme”personAdam Gordon“Prosecutor who commented on the sentencing”locationTecate Port of Entry“Site where smuggling occurred”organizationSinaloa Cartel“Cartel linked to the smuggling operation”personJesse Clark Garcia“Former CBP officer convicted of drug smuggling”locationSan Diego“Jurisdiction of the prosecution”