French Connection

The French Connection was a major drug trafficking operation originating in France that smuggled heroin into the United States during the 1960s and early 1970s. Organized by criminal groups, it involved complex transportation networks and laundering techniques to distribute large quantities of heroin across North America. The name became widely known through the 1971 film "The French Connection," which depicted the law enforcement efforts to dismantle the operation. Overall, it highlights the sophisticated and international nature of drug smuggling networks during that era.