Lara and Nina discuss Operation Lobster, a joint undercover FBI/Mass State Police operation targeting the Winter Hill Gang. They also delve into the background of infamous former FBI agent John Zip Connolly and his connections with notorious and illustrious figures like Whitey Bulger and Billy Bulger. And of course the truck hijacking case that resulted from the undercover work of Special Agent Nick "Doc" Gianturco.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Summer Topics

00:25 The Lobster and Loan Shark Case

00:54 John Zip Connolly's Background

02:45 Connolly's Early Career and Connections

05:22 Connolly's Transfer to Boston

06:59 Operation Lobster Begins

10:47 The Undercover Operation Details

15:02 The End of Operation Lobster

18:19 Aftermath and Convictions