Two Prince George’s County police officers were charged with extortion as part of a wide-reaching public corruption scheme that netted an eight-count indictment against former County Executive Jack Johnson. Officers Sinisa Simic and Mirza Kujundzic were already among several officers charged with drug trafficking and gun violations. The new charge of extortion was filed against the two Woodbridge residents on Monday. The extortion ties the two officers to an untaxed cigarette trafficking scheme that also allegedly included other Prince George’s County police officers and the owner of Tick Tock Liquors in Langley Park.

“Corrupt cops tarnish the badge we all wear,” interim Prince George’s County police Chief Mark Magaw said. “I appreciate the work of the FBI, IRS and the U.S. Attorney’s office in helping us root out corruption and maintain public confidence in our police force.”