FRANK LUCAS Ep. 3 | “The Golden Triangle”

About this episode

The episode explores Frank Lucas's rise in the heroin trade following Bumpy Johnson's death and his experiences in Thailand.

After Bumpy Johnson dies, Frank Lucas travels to Bangkok, Thailand and sets up a powerful heroin operation. Frank’s new gang, nicknamed the Country Boys, makes millions selling heroin in New York and New Jersey. Frank makes multiple trips to Thailand, and he claims he survives an ambush by gunmen in the jungle when he travels to the source of his heroin. As Frank’s wealth and power grow, he shows off at the epic Muhammed Ali-Joe Frazier fight in 1971, and he soon regrets his decision to step into the spotlight. Check out these great books about Frank Lucas, Bumpy Johnson, and Harlem crime: “Harlem Godfather” by Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller “Original Gangster” by Frank Lucas and Aliya S. King Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Mood! For 20% off of your first order, use the promo code INFAMOUS at Mood.com Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial…

People in this episode

Host: Black Barrel Media

Topics covered

• drug trafficking
• organized crime
• heroin operation
• Frank Lucas
• Bumpy Johnson
• 1970s New York
• crime history

Keywords

• Frank Lucas
• Bumpy Johnson
• heroin
• Bangkok
• organized crime
• Muhammed Ali
• Joe Frazier
• 1970s
• drug trade

Sponsors

Quince, Mood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harlem Godfather, Original Gangster

Places: Bangkok, Thailand, New York, New Jersey

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