CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A sweeping federal investigation has resulted in the indictment of eight individuals accused of orchestrating a large-scale contraband smuggling operation inside the Citrus County Jail, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the case stems from an 18-month joint investigation involving the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, the United States Department of Justice, and other law enforcement agencies.
The investigation, which began in January 2022, uncovered a complex scheme to smuggle contraband into the Citrus County Jail. The eight individuals indicted are accused of participating in this scheme, which allegedly involved the smuggling of unauthorized items into the jail. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office did not release the names of the indicted individuals or provide further details on the specific contraband smuggled.
The Citrus County Jail is located at 1 S.E. 7th Avenue, Inverness, Florida. The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the smuggling operation to come forward. Those with tips can contact the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at (352) 749-3111 or submit an anonymous tip through their website.
The case is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. For updates on this story, visit the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office website or follow local news outlets for further developments.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
