Heroin, Organized Crime, and the Making of Modern Turkey

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The book delves into the history of heroin smuggling in Turkey from the 1920s, utilizing newly declassified documents to reveal how the drug trade and organized crime have shaped the country's political landscape. It highlights the significant influence of narcotics syndicates on the evolution of the Republic of Turkey throughout the 20th century, illustrating the complex interplay between illicit activities and political power.