The Belfast Operation: Detective High Pockets

Booger sugar, yayo, the Big C - whatever you call it, we bet you didn't know Maine was once a hoppin' market for cocaine trafficking. Professor Jackson is here to school you on Dirigo's part in the war on drugs, the Belfast Operation. Let's take a look and appreciate Jackson's love of drug policy!

Sources:

https://downeast.com/features/cocaine-in-maine/

https://bangordailynews.com/2015/01/17/news/belfast-cocaine-bust-remembered-30-years-later/

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/819/337/245342/

https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/1980-1985_p_49-58.pdf

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