By Allan Lengel
ticklethewire.com
And now for one of those black eyes that all police departments hate.
Reuters reports that 8 New York cops were arrested Tuesday on fed charges for allegedly helping run a run a gun-smuggling ring in the city. Four others were also charged in the case.
Reuters reported that the U.S. Attorney’s office confirmed the arrests and said the ring also smuggled other items such as cigarettes and slot machines.
Reuters reported that of the eight officers, five are active duty officers and three are retired.
