Rhode Island police cocaine ring: more Providence cop arrests likely
The “Operation Deception” investigation continues to unfold in the case of the Providence police cocaine ring.
The story has now received national attention after the Rhode Island State Police arrested three Providence police officers on drug-related charges on March 4, 2010.
The number of arrested Providence cops is expected to rise according to RI State Police Capt. David Neill.
Capt. David Neill and the attorney general’s office expect more arrests within weeks.
Although just three officers were arrested in the drug sting, four additional officers were put on desk duty as of Friday, March 5 pending further investigation.The Providence Journal recently reported that three narcotics officers and one partrol officer were put on administrative duty until internal affairs completes their investigation.
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Rhode Island police cocaine ring: more Providence cop arrests likely
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