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 You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/