Absolutely amazing write up of one of the earliest screw-ups that document one of the worst agencies the United States ever had.
The connections here then lead on into the future for drug running and more shady business and then into the late 70s and 80s along with cocaine.
However back then you could still buy all sorts of products made with these which would be an interesting write-up...
If you start doing the early CIA involvement in the drug war definitely tag me and harass me very interested in your further works as well.
Phenomenal job amazing sources and all in all really important information that people should understand.
Thanks, yes the CIA-drug connections are mind blowing. Gary Webb's investigation with Dark Alliance is just one incredible example of a massive CIA sponsored drug operation throughout the US and funding death squads and regime change operations in Nicaragua. Vietnam war and drug trafficking is also something that comes to mind...
Maybe we'll do a #deepdives challenge on Drug Trafficking in the future! could be a fun one. Thanks for taking the time for commenting on the piece, always nice to get some positive feedback. Cheers.
You absolutely cannot talk about Gary Webb.
Or freeway Ricky Ross.
or the fact that Gary Webb shot himself twice in the head to commit suicide...
Actually I double dog dare you...
Absolutely man I really can't wait.
My personal favorite is air America in Laos during the Vietnam war...
Or how about George jung, barry seals?
Yeah some wild people back then.