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Correctional Officer Arrested for Alleged Smuggling in Exchange for Bribes

On Wednesday, authorities captured Correctional Officer Radamés Morales Portalatín, seconded to the Correctional Institution of Maximum Security Guayama 296, for allegedly facilitating smuggling in exchange for bribes. Morales worked there 22 years ago. According to the evidence collected, he received a documented payment of $1,500. In addition, the Correctional Officer held a meeting with undercover agents where there was an exchange of carfent…
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On Wednesday, authorities captured Correctional Officer Radamés Morales Portalatín, seconded to the Correctional Institution of Maximum Security Guayama 296, for allegedly facilitating smuggling in exchange for bribes. Morales worked there 22 years ago. According to the evidence collected, he received a documented payment of $1,500. In addition, the Correctional Officer held a meeting with undercover agents where there was an exchange of carfent…

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After an investigation for allegedly facilitating smuggling in exchange for bribes, agents of the Special Investigations Negotiate (NIE) arrested on Wednesday a correctional officer attached to the Correctional Institution of Maximum Security Guayama 296. “The evidence collected allowed the case to be presented to a magistrate in the Humacao Court. The NIE will continue to use all available investigative tools to protect the integrity of the cor…

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La Perla del Sur broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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