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American Soldiers on Dope during Viet Nam


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This documentary explores the shocking connection between the CIA, the Viet Nam Conflict, and America's heroin epidemic of the 1960s and 70s. Through declassified documents and firsthand testimony, it reveals how U.S. intelligence agencies facilitated H trafficking to support covert operations in Southeast Asia.

Key revelations include:


The CIA's partnership with Hmong tribes who grew Poppies in Laos

How South Vietnamese political leaders controlled heroine trafficking networks

DEA agent Michael Lavine's investigation that was shut down by the CIA

The dramatic drop in U.S. heroine supply and crime rates when the Southeast Asian Conflict ended

Connections between Cold War politics and America'sDope crisis


This investigation examines how geopolitical interests shaped domestic Dr*g policy and asks difficult questions about the true costs of covert operations. The documentary traces the historical pattern from World War II through Afghanistan, showing how foreign interventions have repeatedly intersected with America's drug problems.

A deep dive into one of the most controversial chapters in CIA history and its lasting impact on American society.

#Documentary #CIA #Viet nam r #History

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