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AnswerPolice officers working undercover have exceptions from certain criminal laws. For instance, law enforcement officers directly engaged in the enforcement of controlled substance laws are exempt from laws surrounding the purchase, possession, sales or use of illegal substances.


See 21 U.S.C. § 885(d) of the U.S. Code.
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