Bridgeport officers suspended

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BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) -

Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett said two police officers have been suspended with pay.

Ivan Clayton and David Uliano, who both work for the Narcotic Team were placed on leave after a random drug test by Internal Affairs.

Gaudette said it's a personal matter that he will not address publicly, but said he wants to make it clear that drug use of any kind by officers will not be tolerated.

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