A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was found guilty earlier this week of accepting bribes from criminal organizations seeking to bring drugs and illegal migrants across the southern border. Leonard Darnell George was convicted of charges including receiving bribes by a public official, conspiracy to import controlled substances, and bringing in certain aliens for financial gain.
Prosecutors revealed that George, who was working for two separate criminal organizations, allowed vehicles containing meth and other illicit drugs as well as vehicles with illegal migrants to cross through his lane at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego over a six-month period. It was determined that approximately 19 crossings were facilitated by George during this time.
