Probe targets cop corruption charge

    The F-B-I is assisting Philadelphia in an investigation into possible police corruption regarding a narcotics officer. The officer is suspected of using a confidential informant to target suspected drug-dealers by using false evidence. WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports.

    The FBI is assisting Philadelphia in an investigation into possible police corruption regarding a narcotics officer. The officer is suspected of using a confidential informant to target suspected drug dealers by using false evidence. WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports. [audio: reports20090214copcorrupt.mp3]

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