Treasury Agent One Man Narcotics Squad Roams Europe
The fourth in a series profiles Charles Siragusa a one man federal narcotics unit operating from Rome since 1951 He has led raids from Rome to Beirut arresting nearly 200 racketeers seizing 4400 pounds of opium heroin hashish and cocaine with a reach into Europe and the Middle East under Harry Anslinger’s policy to act directly against drug traffic.
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Lucky’ Luciano
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Lucky) Luciano
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Charles Siragusa
Siragusa
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OSS
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Turkey
Syria
Iran
Illicit heroin trade and mob links uncovered in mid-century Italy
The narrative traces American mob influence in heroin networks linked to Milan plants and Lucky Luciano, with Siragusa and Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce pressing Italy to curb production. It notes Italy banning heroin in 1956 and the need for international police cooperation against Middle East sources.
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Clare Boothe Luce
Italy
Middle East
Machiavelli
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