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Druglord: Guns, Powder and Pay-offs (Paperback)

by Graham Johnson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Mainstream Publishing; New edition edition (5 April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845962400
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845962401
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When ruthless drug baron John Haase was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment for heroin-trafficking in 1995, it was a major victory for Customs and the police. But in a shock move, after Haase and his partner Paul Bennett had served only 11 months, then Home Secretary Michael Howard signed a Royal Pardon for their release. Howard defended his decision by revealing that Haase and Bennett had become invaluable informants. But Haase had in fact duped the authorities, and far from being forced into hiding as a supergrass, he gained new kudos among the criminal underworld for beating the system so audaciously. Graham Johnson interviewed Haase at Whitemoor prison and has obtained a copy of his sworn affidavit revealing the truth behind the Royal Pardon scandal. Allegations of huge bribes, mass fabrication of evidence and dark powers at the heart of the justice system make this an explosive expose of Britain's number-one drug kingpin.

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A shocking account of the dealings of infamous drug baron John Haase, including Home Secretary Michael Howard’s involvement in his case

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Druglord - Excellent, 24 Mar 2006
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This is a brilliant book. It's all about a massive corruption scandal involving the home secretary, drug dealers and customs and excise. It's draws you in because the gangsters tell the story in there own words and that makes it all the more scary. It's all backed up by detailed research, which can be a bit heavy at times but it's worth it. I liked it becuase it's a lot more than your usual real life crime book. It's more of an investigation into quite an astonishing story. I bought this because I loved Powder Wars by the same writer but this is ten times better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars G from L3, 26 Mar 2006
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A very detailed and informative read on what really took place when Looney Tunes (John Haase) and the Ben Fella (Paul Bennett) defied and surprised everyone with their 'walk'. Once again Johnson seems to hit the balance between keeping the reader informed whilst still presenting a gripping story.

I look forward to a sequel if the Met investigation can actually find the other 'forces' involved in the Pardon......

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it. Great read, 3 April 2008
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Brilliant read very well put together. If you like this try Soft Target by Conrad Jones thats a real shocker set in Liverpool. recommend both !!
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