Longtime DEA Informant Jorge Hernández Charged in Extortion Scheme Targeting Cocaine Traffickers

Longtime DEA Informant Charged in Extortion Plot

A 57-year-old man named Jorge Hernández, who has worked as an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for many years, is now facing serious charges. The charges stem from an alleged scheme to extort money from high-level cocaine traffickers.

The criminal complaint against Hernández was unsealed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Broward County, Florida.

Details are still emerging, but the charges raise questions about the use of informants in sensitive drug enforcement operations. The case highlights the potential risks and ethical considerations involved.