Thread: TX: EP Customs and Border Protection officer arrested

07.27.07
EP Customs and Border Protection officer arrested

July 27, 2007 12:35 PM PDT

EL PASO, Tx. - Federal agents arrested a Customs and Border Protection officer this morning while she was on duty at an international bridge.

United States Attorney Johnny Sutton announced that CBP officer Margarita Crispin faces one count of conspiracy to import a controlled substance.

According to the indictment, Crispin conspired with others to let more than a ton of marijuana into the United States from June 2003 until July 2007.

In a statement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Roger Maier said Crispin's arrest will have an impact on the rest of the agency. "While rare, an arrest of this sort tarnishes the badge and reputation of the rest of the hard working and dedicated CBP workforce."

Maier said the agency closely monitors officers and instills in them the importance of integrity from the time officers begin training and throughout their careers. "CBP also employs numerous enforcement operations that contain integrity elements to support the training CBP officers receive." In spite of this, Maier said, "a rare few succumb to temptation."

Crispin remains in federal custody. She's expected to go before a federal magistrate judge Monday. If convicted, she faces between ten years and life in federal prison.

No word at this time on any more arrests related to this case.

http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=6849989

Does anyone else see the lies?

According to the indictment, Crispin conspired with others to let more than a ton of marijuana into the United States from June 2003 until July 2007.

In a statement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Roger Maier said... the agency closely monitors officers...

How did this go on for 4 years if she was "closely" monitored.

ENFORCE OUR LAWS!!!!!!!

Dixie

now Johnny................

this is DEFINATELY THE kind of law enforcement that we do NOT want on the borders. but what the hell took you four years to bust this woman????

does this mean its going to take FOUR YEARS before you arrest Davila????

If the lady is guilty, I hope she is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law! However, I'd rather see someone other than JOHNNY SUTTON taking the lead in her prosecution. Mr. Sutton has lost all credibility! His prosecutorial tactics have been proven to lack honesty and integrity.