Summary
Twenty people, including fourteen police officers, were arrested in Mississippi and Tennessee. They are accused of taking bribes from drug traffickers in exchange for police protection. This was part of an investigation where federal agents pretended to be drug dealers.
Key Facts
- Fourteen police officers were among those arrested in Mississippi and Tennessee.
- The individuals are accused of accepting bribes from drug traffickers.
- Federal agents conducted an investigation, posing as drug dealers.
- Two sheriffs from Mississippi were among those charged.
- The investigation began after complaints from actual drug traffickers who had been paying bribes.
- The officers allegedly thought they were protecting 25kg (55lb) of cocaine, which was actually fake.
- Some officers reportedly received bribes of $20,000 to $30,000.
- The bribery network reportedly extended to Memphis, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida.
