Two New York City correction officers and a former officer were arrested and accused of bringing prescription pills, cocaine and other contraband into the jail, the authorities said.
Officers Charged With Smuggling Drugs Onto Rikers Island
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ, NY Times: Local
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 11:20am
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