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Corruption and Drug Trafficking Allegations Shake Massachusetts State Government
A Disturbing Bust in Worcester and Springfield
In a startling development that raises questions about leadership and oversight within Massachusetts' state government, federal authorities have uncovered a drug trafficking scheme allegedly involving a high-ranking government official. Lamar Cook, the deputy director working under Governor Maura Healey, has been charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. The investigation reveals a disturbing level of corruption and neglect within the state's administrative framework.