A Miami-Dade police officer was taken into custody by federal legislation enforcement early Thursday morning, the division confirmed. The officer, in accordance with a number of legislation enforcement sources, was investigated as a part of a sting carried out by brokers from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

He’s anticipated to make his first look in federal courtroom Thursday afternoon. Sources recognized the officer as Rod Flowers.

DEA brokers picked up Flowers simply earlier than dawn Thursday morning whereas he was on obligation. Flowers, who has been with the division lower than 5 years, is the son the of Bal Harbour Police Chief Raleigh Flowers.

Particulars of the investigation weren’t instantly accessible. South Florida’s U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace is anticipated to launch info on the arrest later Thursday afternoon.

“We will verify a Miami-Dade police officer was arrested by the DEA,” stated Miami police Sgt Erin Alfonso.

Miami Herald workers author Jay Weaver contributed to this report.