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A former DHS officer was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for money laundering.

Christopher Toral used his official position to transport $700,000 in what he believed to be drug money.

He was also ordered to pay a $20,000 fine and will serve two years of supervised release.

HOUSTON - A former Homeland Security officer from Texas has been sentenced to prison for profiting from illegal drug trafficking.

The former officer handled deportations for the department, and is said to have operated under the guise of his official capacity while committing the crimes .

Former DHS officer gets prison time

The sentence:

Christopher Washington Toral, 49, of Spring, pleaded guilty to laundering money on Feb. 27, 2025.

Toral was sentenced Tuesday to 70 months in federal pr

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