French Connection (drug trafficking)

The French Connection was a major drug trafficking scheme in the 1960s and early 1970s, involving the smuggling of heroin from Turkey into France and then into the United States. Criminal groups used complex logistics, including corrupt officials and clandestine networks, to move and distribute the drug illegally. The operation was notorious for its size and sophistication, leading to a significant crackdown by law enforcement. It highlighted the global reach of drug trafficking organizations and contributed to changes in international drug enforcement efforts.