A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, Manuel Perez Jr., has been arrested in El Paso, Texas, on charges of human smuggling and drug trafficking.
Federal authorities allege that Perez conspired to bring undocumented individuals into the United States for financial gain and was also involved in narcotics distribution.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Perez faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to smuggle migrants and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. If convicted, he could serve up to five years in prison for the conspiracy charge, three to ten years for each smuggling offense, and up to life in prison for the drug trafficking charge.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the alleged crimes, calling them a “betrayal of the oath this officer took to protect our nation.”
She emphasized that the Department of Homeland Security would not tolerate corruption within its ranks and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
