Agent Smuggled Illegals And Drugs For Sex
Aug 7, 2010 2 Comments ›› Pat Dollard
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Customs officer in south Texas has pleaded guilty to smuggling illegal immigrants and bribery.
Prosecutors say Rudy Trace Soliz III of Brownsville last September allowed a woman to pass through his inspection lane at the B&M International Bridge with illegal immigrants, in exchange for sexual favors.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the 44-year-old Soliz pleaded guilty late Wednesday just before the start of his trial. Sentencing is scheduled for November.
Conviction for transporting illegal immigrants carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. The bribery conviction is punishable by a maximum 15-year prison term.
