Two Philadelphia Police officers, a detective and 12 others have been arrested by the DEA on charges involving the sale of steroids.

These arrests come come on the heels of a long-term investigation by the DEA and the Philadelphia Police Department.

A 17-count indictment was unsealed on Wednesday morning.  All 15 individuals have been charged with conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids.  

The indictment alleges that Keith Gidelson, a Philadelphia Police Detective, operated an anabolic steroid and human growth hormone (HGH) distribution organization in Philadelphia and throughout the United States.   The indictment goes a step further to detail that Gidelson's co-conspirators, who he allegedly sold the drugs to, distributed the drugs to their own customers.

Gidelson allegedly obtained the drugs from overseas suppliers.  He, and his wife, who was also named in the indictment, stored and packed steroids in their Philadelphia home.  

Police Officers Joseph McIntyre and George Sambuca were also named in the indictment.

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey spoke about the latest arrests.  "It's a hard day when our own members tarnish the badge.  It's also a sign that we are committed, however, to fighting for out values of honor, service and integrity for all men and women in blue who do the right thing and work every day to make Philadelphia a safer city."

If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum of ten years in prison and hefty fines.