In a shocking turn of events, a routine customs inspection at the F Street dock in New York City on December 9, 1928, uncovered a massive smuggling operation worth $120,000. The plot began to unravel when agents noticed a suspicious wall hanging on a shipment of 320 cases, which seemed to be leaking a mysterious liquid. Further investigation revealed that the wallpaper was actually a cleverly disguised container for contraband rum. The Associated Press reports that customs agents were alerted to the unusual shipment, which arrived at the dock between 9 am and 6 pm.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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