Operation Jungle

Dive into the riveting world of true crime with 'Operation Jungle'. This compelling narrative unfolds in the late 1970s when renowned criminal mastermind John Milligan orchestrated a daring plan to smuggle heroin into the breathtaking Far North Queensland. Utilizing a covert airdrop onto a remote mountain top, Milligan and his associates embarked on an intense journey through dense jungle terrain. Their mission was fraught with danger as they sought to recover two packages of heroin, ultimately only managing to retrieve one.

This enthralling true crime account follows narcotics agent John Shobbrook, who, tasked with uncovering the truth behind this audacious scheme, faced unexpected consequences. As Shobbrook delves deeper into the investigation, codenamed 'Operation Jungle', he uncovers the intricate web of greed and corruption that stretches beyond borders and legal jurisdictions.

With rich detail across 224 pages, published in a trade paperback format by the prestigious University of Queensland Press, 'Operation Jungle' reveals the high stakes involved in the clandestine world of narcotics and law enforcement. This book is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts, showcasing the devastating impact of drug trade and the price paid for seeking the truth. Experience the tension, drama, and twists in this unforgettable tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of gripping crime stories and those who seek to understand the complexities surrounding narcotic investigations.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702263248
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 224


Description:
In the late 1970s, criminal mastermind John Milligan and his associates conspired to import heroin into Far North Queensland via a remote mountain top airdrop. In a story that is stranger than fiction, it took them three trips through dense jungle to locate the heroin, but they only recovered one of the two packages.

When narcotics agent John Shobbrook took on the investigation of this audacious crime, codenamed 'Operation Jungle', his career was on the rise within the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. What he discovered unwittingly set in motion a chain of events that not only destroyed his own career, but led to the disbanding of the Narcotics Bureau.

Operation Jungle is a gripping true story about the high cost of truth and the far-reaching tentacles of greed and corruption that cross state borders and legal jurisdictions.