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Please don't let this story destroy your faith in the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles:

BOSTON -- Thirteen people face bribery and public corruption charges after a bust at the Registry of Motor Vehicles today, according to the state attorney general's office.

Those arrested included six current or former employees at Registry offices in Melrose, Watertown and Boston's Chinatown. Eleven were arrested today and two others face charges but have not been arrested yet.

The workers were allegedly part of a bribery scheme, selling illegal Massachusetts driver's licenses and permits without proper documentation to illegal immigrants and ineligible drivers. Sources said the bribes ranged from $200 to $1,900.

In the ethics-laden RMV? Hard to imagine, I know.

Lock 'em up. End of discussion. Move along.