special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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In a profile of Phelps in The Times, Christopher Delzotto, FBI special agent in charge in Las Vegas, described her as a psychopath. Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Ryan Propst, a special agent with the Illinois State Police Firearms Investigations Unit, testified that customs officials in New York contacted his agency after intercepting a package containing two silencers mailed from China to Vishnevski. Molly Parker, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Ricardi, whom the complaint identifies as the lead special agent on the case, is accused of helping secure the indictment, testifying before the grand jury, assisting prosecutors throughout the trial, and influencing major decisions in the prosecution. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026 John Schrock, assistant special agent in charge with the DEA’s Kansas City office, said major events that attract large crowds can create opportunities for illicit markets, including drug sales. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for special agent

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