San Antonio DEA Supervisor Arrested in Bribery Scheme

Authorities say the supervisor was caught in a sting operation at a local motel.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A supervisor with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in San Antonio has been arrested and charged in connection with a bribery scheme involving drug traffickers in the Dominican Republic. The 45-year-old supervisor was apprehended on February 4th at a Motel 6 in South San Antonio, near a bus line that provides transportation to Mexico.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing corruption issues within U.S. law enforcement agencies, particularly those involved in international drug interdiction efforts. The arrest of a high-ranking DEA supervisor raises concerns about the integrity of the agency's operations and the potential for abuse of power.

The details

According to investigators, the scheme began with a hushed message from a music promoter in the Caribbean, offering the DEA supervisor a way to bypass the usual years-long wait to obtain permission for certain drug-related activities. The supervisor allegedly accepted bribes in exchange for granting these unauthorized permissions to drug traffickers.

  • The DEA supervisor was arrested on February 4, 2026 at a Motel 6 in South San Antonio.
  • The investigation into the bribery scheme is ongoing.

The players

DEA Supervisor

A 45-year-old supervisor with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in San Antonio, Texas.

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What’s next

The DEA supervisor is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days to face charges related to the bribery scheme. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may be forthcoming.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the need for rigorous oversight and accountability within federal law enforcement agencies to prevent abuse of power and corruption, especially in high-stakes international drug enforcement operations.