2 Mississippi Sheriffs, 12 Officers Charged in Drug-Trafficking Scheme

**Summary:**Federal authorities have indicted twenty people, including fourteen law enforcement officers from the Mississippi Delta, for a bribery case involving drug traffickers. The officers, including two sheriffs, allegedly took bribes ranging from $20,000 to $37,000 and provided armed escorts for what they thought were members of a Mexican drug cartel, which was actually an undercover FBI agent. Some officers also attempted to disguise the bribe money as campaign contributions. The scandal has shaken Mississippi, with leaders calling for consequences for those who betray public trust. This is not the first time Mississippi law enforcement has faced scandals, with several officers convicted or pleading guilty to bribery, lying to the FBI, and extortion in recent years. Federal scrutiny on Mississippi officers has increased, with several officers pleading guilty to charges last year and investigations finding misconduct and racial discrimination in local police departments. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.