NYC Correction officer busted for smuggling $15K in cigarettes and a cell phone into Rikers Island: cops

"Cigarettes are sold for $50 to $100 each in Rikers Island jails, making this contraband extremely valuable, and a fuel for violence," Bronx DA Darcel Clark said.

"This individual put his own interests above the safety of the people in custody, DOC employees, and visitors," Department of Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie said.

"Our jails become less safe when correction officers accept bribes to smuggle in contraband. We commend the Office of the Bronx District Attorney for working with our department to ensure this individual is brought to justice." Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn argued.

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