Barry is involved with a group of criminals who smuggle illegal items out of the country. Occasionally, he is summoned by the police to provide information about the people involved in the smuggling process with him, the items smuggled, and frequent routes used for smuggling. In this scenario, Barry is a(n) _____.
A) sleeper agent
B) undercover officer
C) confidential informant
D) agent provocateur

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Barry is a confidential informant because he provides information to the police about criminal activities he is involved in, without necessarily being an officer or working to incite illegal acts.

Barry Is Involved with a Group of Criminals Who Smuggle