Operation Lobster
Lara and Nina discuss Operation Lobster, a joint undercover FBI/Mass State Police operation targeting the Winter Hill Gang. They also delve into the background of infamous former FBI agent John Zip Connolly and his connections with notorious and illustrious figures like Whitey Bulger and Billy Bulger. And of course the truck hijacking case that resulted from the undercover work of Special Agent Nick "Doc" Gianturco.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Summer Topics
00:25 The Lobster and Loan Shark Case
00:54 John Zip Connolly's Background
02:45 Connolly's Early Career and Connections
05:22 Connolly's Transfer to Boston
06:59 Operation Lobster Begins
10:47 The Undercover Operation Details
15:02 The End of Operation Lobster
18:19 Aftermath and Convictions
Thank you for listening!
All the best,
Lara & Nina
