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In 1961, two New York City detectives stumbled upon what would become the largest drug trafficking case in history. Known as "The French Connection," this international heroin smuggling ring supplied 80% of America's heroin market through an ingenious operation spanning Turkey, France, and the United States. Follow the incredible investigation that began with a suspicious spender in Brooklyn and led to a $45 million drug bust, corrupt police officers, stolen evidence, and the creation of the DEA. This is the true story behind the Oscar-winning film – a tale of old-school detective work, international cooperation, and the case that changed drug enforcement forever.
Duration: 15 minutes
By The True Crime Stories PodcastIn 1961, two New York City detectives stumbled upon what would become the largest drug trafficking case in history. Known as "The French Connection," this international heroin smuggling ring supplied 80% of America's heroin market through an ingenious operation spanning Turkey, France, and the United States. Follow the incredible investigation that began with a suspicious spender in Brooklyn and led to a $45 million drug bust, corrupt police officers, stolen evidence, and the creation of the DEA. This is the true story behind the Oscar-winning film – a tale of old-school detective work, international cooperation, and the case that changed drug enforcement forever.
Duration: 15 minutes