Everybody Runs, 1977

‘Everybody runs as big drug bust goes down’ in the 500 block of Haight Street in San Francisco, California  November 4, 1977          

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 …

Soldiers Searched, 1969

‘Police dogs trained to smell out hidden marijuana examine U.S. Soldiers luggage at the airport during the Vietnam War’, Vietnam Airport 1969    

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 …

To Farm Insanity Plant, 1909

To Farm Insanity Plant Deadliest Vegetable Known to be introduced into Texas. “The deadly marihuana plant is to be introduced into Texas from Mexico by special permission of the state agricultural department. Ernest Love, who conducts an agricultural experimental station Read More …

Pouring out the Loot, 1952

“Narcotics ring broken…$30,000 worth taken”, A.V. Beckner poses pouring out loot.  Los Angels, California. March 11, 1952