The bastard offspring of cocaine, crack first entered the UK in the early 1990s. By the end of the decade Britain's inner cities were in the midst of a crack epidemic, with users being responsible for a massive proportion of crime -- 95% of street shootings are crack-related, for example. Communities, especially in London, were crying out for help, but there were only two specialist units in the whole of the capital. One of them, Haringey Drugs Squad, embarked on a war on crack, aiming to shut down all 100 crack houses in their borough in one year. Amazingly, they did it. Even more amazingly, in the subsequent twelve months all black-on-black killings in Haringey ceased, and burglaries and muggings fell massively. Narrated by the leader of this team, CRACK HOUSE describes in heart-stopping fashion a series of breathtaking raids as well as arrests, beatings, stabbings and shootings. Featuring a colourful team of family men who regularly faced death, CRACK HOUSE takes the reader into the dark heart of our cities' most violent and terrifying places, showing how the war on drugs can only be won by constant and forceful vigilance.
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By lifeclearout
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I read Crack House in two sittings and it was a real eye-opener for me. I don't live in north London (thank God) and I was staggered to learn how many people are being killed and injured each year there and across the capital as a result of drugs. Harry Keeble tells the story of the months he spent as the head of the Haringey Drugs Squad, (sounds impressive, but actually just five or six coppers, an office in a Portakabin and a clapped out car). Heavily fortified crack houses are ruining the lives of hundreds of people in the borough and Keeble sets out to close 100 of them before he is moved on to his next job by the Met. This book is the story of how he went about doing this. It's a rattling good read, spoilt only by the revelation that the managers of the Metropolitan Police Force are just as cretinous as those in just about every other British public sector organisation. More power to the elbow of Mr Keeble and police officers like him.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By jan evans
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Brilliantly written,couldn,t beleive that these places exist in London.Eye-opening to the drug-related problems, that are everyday occurances to our police force and other departments.Hats off to helping trying to rid our cities of this scum that polutes our neighbourhoods.Well done. Read in 2days!
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By A. Girvan
Format:Paperback
This is what the goverment will not tell you is going in london
very good read from the front line
honest brutal account of the crack trade
CRACK IS WACK
very good read from the front line
honest brutal account of the crack trade
CRACK IS WACK
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
I enjoyed this book it was very interesting. The author did tend to mix these case with other cases he had dealt with, nevertheless it was a good read.
Published 1 month ago by Paulina
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Crack house
Good book enjoyed it very much could my put it down once I started reading it Harry keeble knows how to write a good book
Published 2 months ago by david
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Fantastic
This was a riveting book. I read it in one day. I love these books by these authors. My one complaint is they don't write them quick enough for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mossie
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crack
Very informative book for anyone who needs to understand class A drugs and crime in Britain. A good read. Lots of information.
Published 5 months ago by Susan India Haworth
5.0 out of 5 stars
do ya feel lucky punk. Well?! do ya?!
This book doesn't hold back in its description of the victims of the drugs trade.
The opening chapter looks at how a kilo of coke makes its way from the fields of south... Read more
The opening chapter looks at how a kilo of coke makes its way from the fields of south... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Between The Lines
5.0 out of 5 stars
Do people really live that way?
Brilliant read, love Harry Keeble, keep up the good work in this area, Drugs are destroying our society and anyone can be affected.
Published 7 months ago by pollydolly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing acount
Absolutrly amazing account of what real policing is about. It also raises much needed awareness on crack and is a must read for anyone slightly interested in reading about crime... Read more
Published 10 months ago by brettjoynson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping and informative - a very good 'cop book'
This book was hugely enjoyable. Harry's account of the internal struggles he goes through within the Met will ring a bell, and raise a wry smile, with anyone with experience in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Didier Sept
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book, quick delivery.
I got this book for my father as a birthday present, he then came back to me saying how excellent they were, I read it myself and also enjoyed it :)
Published on 13 Mar 2011 by Morgan Mantripp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I purchased this book for my other half. She really enjoyed it. Good insight from the front line on the war against drugs. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2010 by Sa Worthington
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