Mekong Delta Seizure, 1970

‘RVN National Police seize marijuana plants in the Mekong Delta. Some of the seized material was burned, while the remainder was transported to the city of Chau Doc.’ Vietnam 1970  

Yearly Collection of Narcotics, 1925

“The yearly collection of narcotics seized by the Narcotic Bureau of the New York Police Department during the year 1924. These 1516 parcels representing 2732 arrests are valued at $2,500,000. The individuals shown are Police Commissioner Richard K. Wright and Read More …

Fragrant Flower Shop, 1954

Fragrant Flower Shop “FLOWERS AND DOPE: Figuring prominently in yesterday’s major dope arrests was the Fragrant Flower Shop, at 729 Washington-st, San Francisco… The shop was a ‘front’ for dope dealings.” April 5, 1954

Opium Capital Punishment, 1937

‘Three Chinese men about to be executed because their opium rehabilitation in prison hasn’t had any effect’  Beijing, China 1937  

Smoke Dope Everywhere, 1972

Smoke Dope Everywhere   “Fuck the games. No more games, no more hiding the dope in the coffee can, or in the drawer under the underwear. No more putting your dope in your crotch to go over to your girl’s Read More …

Hopping for Change, 1967

Joint Factory’, John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins rolling Marijuana Joints ready for a Party, London, ca. 1964 Hopping for Change In 1967 photographer, club owner and co-founder of the Newspaper ‘the International Times’ John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins was arrested for marijuana possession in Read More …

Alleged Marijuana Plants Seized, 1969

“Patrolman Carl Klutz with alleged marijuana plant seized on Carolina Street in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill district. Two people were arrested, including one suspect armed with a rifle. Three kilos in all were seized. The two were booked on charges Read More …

Sandringham Road, 1983

‘Fighting The Lawmen’, Hackney Community Defense Association   “Everybody knew that drug dealing went on in Sandringham Road. It was common knowledge that police officers took money and drugs from dealers. They would pocket the money and supply the drugs Read More …