Secret Service revokes security clearance for accused agents

Updated 6:20 p.m. ET

CBS News has learned that the Secret Service has revoked the top secret security clearances for all 11 Secret Service agents and officers accused of misconduct last week in Colombia.

"They are 'do no admit' and their equipment has been taken," according to a law enforcement official. They are still on paid administrative leave.

The Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility is the lead investigator, with the Department of Homeland Security monitoring the situation.

CBS News has reported that two Secret Service supervisors were among the 11 involved. A top official confirms that the group also included three members of the Counter-Assault Team, a unit which includes snipers and swat teams meant to support the president's personal protection detail.

Meanwhile, a U.S. official tells CBS News those members of the military that are accused of misconduct are returning to the U.S. today. No one under investigation will be assigned to any future presidential travel until the investigation is over.

Secret Service officials are also really upset at a Wall Street Journal report for suggesting there is a larger cultural problem at the agency known as, "wheels up, rings off."

"That's not true," a top law enforcement official said. "We hold employees to a high standard. This incident was an anomaly."

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Their issues could fall under two or three of the adjudicative guidelines. Sexual misconduct, criminal conduct, alcohol consumption, etc. See the 13 adjudicative guideliens at http://indocnationalsecurity.com/resources.

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Wow! 1st the Salahi's walk in without a pass.
And then presidential entourage playing girls gone wild? Very nice.

When one agent misbehaves, thats an accident. When a dozen do? There is a very grave and serious indicator of culture problem within the secret service that endangers not only the mission of the President abroad, but poses as a distinct liability by mixing in with populations known for links to organized crime. The six degrees of separation from drug lords, down to two, courtesy of the US Secret service. Might want to acquaint the staff with what a "Classic Honey Trap" is and why its used for agents abroad. Wow! Amateur hour. The Secret Service of the Obama administration seems to be well on their way to increasing risk for Grassy Knoll incidences by partaking in extremely questionable conduct that should not be there to begin with. Ultimately, this reflects on Obama and his demonstrated failure to manage those who surround him in a competent manner. The buck stops with the boss and the boss is proving to be a very poor CEO. There is a very grave culture problem within the Secret Service. The agents could be charged with harboring elements to incite espionage. Exactly how long has this been going on? Secret Servicing the Secret Service - Sounds like an organized crime nightmare.

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And you think it just started under Obama, wow are you living in a dream world.