A former sheriff's deputy from Nassau County, Florida, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for misconduct involving the theft of seized drugs. The sentencing follows a case led by the IRS Tampa Field Office, FBI, and Customs and Border Protection, highlighting the accountability of public servants. Separately, a Colombian customs official pleaded guilty to taking bribes and laundering more than $1 million in drug proceeds, which implicated U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents in misconduct. This case raises concerns about the integrity of drug enforcement operations. Additionally, an Irish Army corporal has been jailed for laundering over €6.6 million for a drug gang, emphasizing ongoing issues with drug-related corruption across various law enforcement agencies.
Irish Defence Forces corporal jailed in €6.6m money-laundering case worked for ‘The Family’ drugs gang https://t.co/Rs3wxv9bFh
A Florida officer who pleaded guilty to stealing seized DEA drugs gets 17 years in prison https://t.co/dyzulEKUko
Army corporal jailed for laundering over €6.6m of drug money https://t.co/eOFB99eRze