{"product_id":"undercover-operation-julie-the-inside-story-hardcover","title":"Undercover: Operation Julie - The Inside Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Bentley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo catch the world's most dangerous criminals, he had to become one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Undercover': The true story behind Operation Julie, one of Britain's largest drug busts and how the same detective infiltrated a cartel planning to smuggle cocaine into Britain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget 'Breaking Bad' this is the extraordinary story of the 1970s Welsh LSD ring that supplied the world, told by a cop in deepest cover on the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the dim chaos of a Liverpool nightclub, a sharp question cut through the noise: \"Are you guys cops?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Steve Jackson, the words chilled him to the bone. Jackson wasn't just his name-it was his cover. As an undercover officer navigating the ruthless world of drug cartels, his life depended on the perfect lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gripping true crime story pulls you deep into the double life of Stephen Bentley, one of the pioneers of British undercover policing. With no training manuals or playbooks, Bentley dived headfirst into the underworld during Operation Julie, a groundbreaking investigation that dismantled a global drug empire. The operation led to the seizure of 90% of the world's LSD supply, exposed a massive cocaine importation scheme and resulted in 15 convictions totalling 124 years in prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut success came at a cost. Living a lie meant constant danger, personal sacrifice, and psychological tolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid Bentley cross lines to maintain his cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to truly live in the shadows, and how does it feel to return to the light?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on real events, 'Undercover' chronicles not just a legendary case but also the personal and professional battles of an officer who shaped undercover policing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraised by the BBC and major news outlets, and now adapted for a TV series, this is a true story of trust, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117836161210,"sku":"9786219619028","price":41.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5727\/8650\/files\/3iC3B49KSL9786219619028.webp?v=1783442905","url":"https:\/\/thebookloversatlas.com\/products\/undercover-operation-julie-the-inside-story-hardcover","provider":"The Book Lover's Atlas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}