2016
First Published
4.01
Average Rating
302
Number of Pages
This is the fully revised 2nd edition of Undercover: Operation Julie - The Inside Story and re-published since the author reasserted his publishing rights. The author would like to remind you purchasing this version means he will be able to donate a portion of royalties to the James Bulger Memorial Trust. Operation Julie is still today the point of reference for all British undercover operations and training. In 2011, the BBC claimed this massive and unique police operation was the start of the war on drugs. Stephen Bentley, was one of four undercover detectives engaged on Operation Julie, one of the world's largest drug busts. Together with his undercover partner, he infiltrated the gang producing around 90 percent of the world's LSD and uncovered a plot to import huge quantities of Bolivian cocaine into the UK. The underworld knew the author as Steve Jackson. How did he successfully infiltrate the two gangs? Did he have to take drugs, and how did 'living a lie' affect him? Discover the answers and get inside the mind of Steve Jackson, undercover detective. A fascinating, straightforward, honest account of an insider who was in truth an outsider... a tale of outrageous greed, lust, violence and bravery of a few men who had an admirable goal and how they managed it. An insider’s perspective of the drug trade, told with charm, intelligence, and at times humor, by a talented man, uniquely qualified to dish the real story, who above all was an honest decent man. Just a plain good read. - Review excerpt Brilliant book, I couldn't put it down and was gutted to finish it last night. Wonderfully written. It provides an insight into life in the late 70s and the expectations placed on undercover officers at the time. A must-read, you won't be disappointed. Liz - Amazon UK Review
Avg Rating
4.01
Number of Ratings
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Author
Stephen Bentley
Author · 19 books
Stephen Bentley is a former UK police Detective Sergeant, pioneering undercover cop, and barrister. He is now a freelance writer and an occasional contributor to Huffington Post UK on undercover policing and mental health issues. Be sure to follow Stephen on BookBub and keep up with his latest news https://tinyurl.com/2ddfchpz Stephen also writes cozy mysteries under the name KJ Cornwall. He also is one half of the crime writing team using the pen name David Le Courageux.
