In this episode of the podcast, Intoxicating Justice: Drug True Crime Stories, host Brian Brown describes the compelling true crime story of Operation Ghost Stories, the intersection of Russian espionage and the narcotics trade. The episode highlights the FBI's decade-long covert operation that ended with the arrest of ten Russian sleeper agents in 2010, authorities tracked these agents as they created fake identities and used techniques straight out of a spy novel to remain undetected. Interestingly, the episode further explores the multifaceted role of drugs in espionage, delving into their use in establishing cover identities, serving as untraceable currency, recruiting informants, and enabling coded communications. Brian Brown takes listeners through this shocking convergence of two shadowy worlds, underscoring the evolving nature of espionage and its impact on the war on drugs.