### Traffic Inspectors Removed from San Ysidro Border Crossing for Allowing Motorists to Cut Lines
In a crackdown on corruption, the San Ysidro border crossing has seen the removal of 14 traffic inspectors, commonly known as “minions,” for accepting bribes to allow motorists to cut queues. José Fernando Sánchez González, head of the Municipal Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPCM), confirmed the action, stressing that these inspectors were not police officers and had clearly violated the trust placed in them.
“These individuals are not police. When we identified that they were not fulfilling their duties and engaged in such corrupt activities, obviously, we lost trust in them and had to remove them from their positions,” Sánchez González stated.
The inspectors were reportedly charging motorists between $20 and $50 to bypass the standard vehicular line to cross into the United States. “It’s a complex issue because citizens generally do not report such incidents. Our investigations, however, indicate that they could be charging anywhere from $20 to $50 for allowing cars to cut the line,” Sánchez González added.
### Secondary Article: Increased Security Measures at San Ysidro Border Crossing
Following the removal of 14 traffic inspectors at the San Ysidro border crossing due to corruption allegations, local authorities in Tijuana are set to implement a new set of stringent security measures. These measures aim to prevent further incidents of bribery and ensure smoother operations at one of the busiest border crossings in the world.
The new security protocols include the installation of more surveillance cameras, the employment of undercover officers, and regular audits of the crossing operations. Additionally, the authorities have initiated an awareness campaign to encourage the public to report any instances of corruption they encounter.
“We are committed to restoring the integrity of our border crossing operations. These new measures are part of our ongoing efforts to combat corruption and maintain the trust of the public,” said José Fernando Sánchez González, head of the SSPCM.
Authorities are optimistic that these new measures will significantly reduce the incidence of bribery and unauthorized line-cutting, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the border crossing process for all motorists.
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