Six Mississippi Officers Plead Guilty In FBI Drug Trafficking Bribery Sting

Six Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty this week in a federal bribery sting tied to drug trafficking, while a seventh officer was found not guilty, prosecutors said.

Court filings say the pleas resolve charges that accused the officers of accepting bribes to facilitate drug trafficking and to undermine investigations. The defendants face federal penalties that can include prison time and asset forfeiture as the case moves toward sentencing.

The episode traces back to an FBI sting that targeted officers who provided protection, information, or other assistance to drug crews, authorities said. The seven were arrested after the undercover operation produced evidence that led to indictments and federal prosecution.

Earlier coverage focused on the arrests and indictments; the guilty pleas and the lone acquittal mark a new phase as prosecutors prepare for sentencing and potential cooperation agreements.