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Warren Observer

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1958

Page

9

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.

Treasury Europe Mideast Crimp Lucky’ Luciano Charles Lucky) Luciano Naples Santa Claus Lucky Charlie Siragusa Luciano Charles Siragusa Siragusa Lucky Luciano United States Rome Beirut Lebanon U. S Middle East Harry Jacob Anslinger Anslinger Italy Justice Department Sicily New York Bronx New York University Immigration Service New York Police OSS Greece 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.

Siragusa Clare Boothe Luce Italy Middle East Machiavelli A Winston

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