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A recurring question concerns corruption within agencies such as CBP (Customs and Border Protection). Vargas admits that while strict background checks, lie detector tests, and monitoring are implemented, corruption still occurs—often motivated by the lucrative nature of drug trafficking.
Schultz echoes this concern, citing examples of bribery and infiltration—from accepting Bitcoin bribes to potential honey traps involving smuggling and corruption. She stresses that deeply ingrained incentives—like financial gain and desperation—are difficult to eradicate entirely.