Ex-CBP Officer Sentenced to 23 Years for Bribery in Drug Trafficking Scheme

Leonard Darnell George accepted bribes to allow drug-laden vehicles and unauthorized migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Leonard Darnell George, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, was convicted of accepting bribes to facilitate drug and migrant smuggling at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
Over a six-month period in late 2021, George allowed 19 vehicles filled with drugs and undocumented individuals to pass through his inspection lane for cash payments.
He earned the nickname 'The Goalie' from traffickers and was paid up to $68,000 for allowing multiple vehicles to cross undetected.
George used the bribe money to purchase luxury items, including a Cadillac CT5 for a trafficking associate, which he delivered personally to Ensenada.
The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the FBI and Homeland Security, highlighting the commitment to maintaining integrity within law enforcement ranks.