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FBI Arrests 133 in Puerto Rico Corruption Probe

HeadlineOct 07, 2010

The FBI has arrested 133 people, including over ninety law enforcement officers, in a sweeping anti-corruption operation in Puerto Rico. The US Attorney for Puerto Rico, Rosa Emilia Rodriguez-Velez, helped unveil the charges in Washington.

Rosa Emilia Rodriguez-Velez: “Because we are faced with the disconcerting reality that drug trafficking has invaded the sanctity of our state and municipal police departments. Badges were sold and honor was compromised for drug money many times during this investigation.”

It’s said to be the largest police corruption probe in the FBI’s history.

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