Border official admits accepting bribe

A former Australian Border Force official who worked at Sydney airport has admitted accepting a bribe and importing tobacco with intent to avoid paying tax.

Craig Richard Eakin, a 43-year-old long-time Customs employee, entered guilty pleas at Sydney's Central Local Court on Wednesday after being charged last August over his alleged involvement in an international tobacco ring operating between Sydney and Dubai.

The Brighton-Le-Sands man pleaded guilty to importing tobacco products with intent to defraud revenue and being a commonwealth public official receiving a bribe.

Other charges were withdrawn including dealing with the proceeds of crime and commit an offence at the direction of a criminal organisation.

His bail was continued and his case was adjourned to the Downing Centre District Court for mention on August 31.

Eakin was suspended without pay following his August arrest.