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Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
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Maui Now
“Vaituʻulala also protected individuals engaged in drug trafficking and improperly shared confidential law enforcement information with them in exchange for cash payments.
A police spokesperson said the Maui Police Department is fully cooperating with federal law enforcement partners throughout this investigation.
Sorenson added, “We acknowledge and thank the leadership of the Maui Police Department for its assistance and cooperation with federal enforcement operations this week.”
“As law enforcement officers, we all swear an oath to protect and serve our communities,” said FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David Porter.
“The overwhelming majority of law enforcement works honorably every day to meet that responsibility.