New York, March 20, 1925 – In a shocking turn of events, Victor De Caro, former purser on the luxury liner Leviathan, has been implicated in a massive diamond smuggling operation. A complaint charging him with bringing $40,400 worth of uncut diamonds into the country awaits action by the Federal grand jury. Captain W.W. Trumble, chief of customs guards, has launched an investigation into De Caro’s activities, suspecting him of acting as a runner for a Belgian diamond dealer for several years.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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