Puerto Rico police held in huge FBI anti-drugs sting

Thu Oct 7, 2010

 BBC News

US federal agents have arrested more than 70 Puerto Rican police officers on drugs-related charges.

In all more than 120 people have been charged, including prison guards and soldiers.

The US justice department said the arrests followed "the biggest police corruption investigation in the history of the FBI".

About 750 FBI agents were flown into the US Caribbean territory to help round up the suspects.In all more than 120 people have been charged, including prison guards and soldiers.

The US justice department said the arrests followed "the biggest police corruption investigation in the history of the FBI".

About 750 FBI agents were flown into the US Caribbean territory to help round up the suspects.

Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11489547

 

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