### Corrupt Traffic Aides Charged $40 for Queue Jumping in Tijuana Border Crossing
Auxiliary traffic officers have been reported to charge motorists between $20 and $40 to skip ahead in the vehicle queue at the San Ysidro border crossing, allowing them to expedite their entry into the United States. This revelation came from Rafael Leyva Pérez, the public prosecutor for the Tijuana City Council.
Leyva Pérez announced that starting Wednesday, the Internal Affairs Department will intensify supervision at these access points to curb irregularities. The implicated officers, colloquially known as “minions” due to their yellow vests, have already come under scrutiny for their corrupt practices.
According to Fernando Sánchez Gonzalez, the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Tijuana, four auxiliary inspectors have been dismissed for accepting bribes. Leyva Pérez added that investigations are ongoing, which could result in administrative sanctions or potential disqualification from public office.
The crackdown on these corrupt practices has not been well received by some drivers. Many have expressed their dissatisfaction aggressively, making disparaging remarks towards the Internal Affairs staff who now prevent queue-jumping.
Leyva Pérez urged the public to refrain from engaging in such corrupt acts, emphasizing that these actions not only harm those who follow the rules and wait their turn but also degrade the efficiency and fairness of the border crossing process.
In related news, the Tijuana City Council continues to enhance border crossing operations, aiming to streamline and maintain lawful crossing procedures.
### Secondary Article: Cross-Border Corruption Issues on the Rise
The issue of corruption at border crossings has increasingly gained attention. Recently, there have been multiple reports of similar incidents involving public officials accepting bribes to allow vehicles to cut in line at high-traffic border points. This recurrent problem highlights the necessity for stricter oversight and punitive actions to prevent such malpractices.
One prominent case was reported where officers at another Mexican border point were caught accepting hefty sums from motorists. Following internal investigations, several officers were removed from their positions, yet the problem persists across various checkpoints.
To counteract these issues, border authorities on both the Mexican and U.S. sides are cooperating, sharing intelligence, and deploying more stringent surveillance measures. These steps are critical to maintaining the integrity of border operations and ensuring that legitimate travelers are not unduly delayed or disadvantaged by corrupt practices.
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