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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the administration and alleged corruption of Canada's Department of Customs and Excise in the early 1920s. Amidst rampant smuggling and rampant organized crime, the author investigates the inner workings of a department marred by political interference, inefficiency, and corruptionā"and the efforts of an intrepid team of investigators tasked with exposing wrongdoing. The author analyzes the broader context of Prohibition-era Canada, shedding light on the profound impact organized crime and political patronage had on law enforcement, public policy, and the very fabric of Canadian society. The insights presented underscore the complex and enduring challenges of combating corruption and maintaining the integrity of public institutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528194518_0
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