A supervisor at JFK Airport and more than 20 other employees have been arrested according to reports for allegedly accepting bribes for turning a blind eye to drugs and other illegal items coming into the country.
A three-year undercover investigation turned up 600 pounds of drugs and counterfeit goods.
The supervisor reportedly faces up to 40 years behind bars.
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