Police officers accused of extortion

Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014. 6:54 pm CST.

San Ignacio police station
(Cayo)

PATRICK E. JONES Reporting : Three police officers attached to the Patrol Branch of the San Ignacio police are under investigation for alleged extortion.

The names of the officers cannot be released because they have not yet been officially charged; but allegations are that they were busted on Wednesday afternoon.

The allegation of extortion is reported to involve a traffic offense.

More information will be posted as they become available.

(Additional reporting by Kimberly Locke)

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