⚠️ A senior correctional police officer and five others were charged in a prison contraband case.
➡️ Investigators launched the probe at South Woods State Prison after receiving a tip in 2024.
🔴 Officials say the suspects face money laundering and contraband-related charges.
TRENTON — State Department of Corrections officials say they have charged a senior correctional police officer and five other people for taking part in a contraband smuggling and money laundering operation.
In September 2024, authorities launched an investigation into activities at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton.
A tip was received that an officer was taking bribes and sneaking in banned goods…