James E Ward, Special Agent in Charge,
Department of Homeland Security Office of the
Inspector General (OIG), Atlanta Field Office,
stated, “The DHS-OIG is committed to working
with our law enforcement partners to identify
and aggressively investigate allegations of
corruption to protect the integrity of DHS
personnel, programs, and operations. Acts of
corruption within DHS represent a threat to our
nation and undermine the honest and hardworking
employees, who strive to maintain the integrity
of the Department. DHS-OIG and its law
enforcement partners will continue to hold these
shameless individuals like Mr. Gregory
accountable.”
According to United States Attorney Yates, the
charges, and other information presented in
court: Beginning in February 2012, Gregory
misused his position as an officer with the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to
smuggle what he believed to be illegal drugs
through Atlanta’s airport security.
On February 24, 2012, an undercover officer
provided Gregory with five kilograms of fake
cocaine and $5,000 in cash. Thereafter, Gregory,
who was wearing his TSA uniform, went to the
airport, transported the fake cocaine through
the TSA security checkpoint, and delivered the
sham drugs to another undercover officer in the
terminal.
On May 4, 2012, undercover officers provided
Gregory with 10 kilograms of fake cocaine, which
Gregory had agreed to transport from Atlanta to
Commerce, Georgia.
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