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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:25 EST
status: reported
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# Former NYPD detective among four arrested in drug case

Prosecutors announced Monday that four people, including a former NYPD detective, were arrested over an alleged drug and firearm conspiracy in Manhattan and Staten Island.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Philip Pietrunti](/new-york/wiki/philip-pietrunti.md), [Shanta Sawyer](/new-york/wiki/shanta-sawyer.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/nypd-detective-cuffed-drug-sale-manhattan-staten-island/), 2026-11-09 16:25 EST: Former NYPD detective among four cuffed for drug sale in Manhattan and Staten Island

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