Sea of Grass: The Maritime Drug War, 1970-1990 [Hardcover]

Charles M. Fuss (Author), W. T. Leland (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

A benchmark reference, this is the story of the men and women who won the 20-year struggle to stop drug traffic into the United States by way of the sea.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 326 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press; illustrated edition edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557502765
• ISBN-13: 978-1557502766
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,618,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written, comprehensive history of drug war at sea., April 28, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Sea of Grass: The Maritime Drug War, 1970-1990 (Hardcover)

Since I am his son, I would be expected to say good things about this book. Actually, I am also a BM3 USCG, and can say from experience that this book will be an asset to any member of a maritime law enforcement agency, or anyone interested in the subject. It is an easy read and is well written. Would be a good souvenier for anyone involved in the major maritime drug busts during the 70s and 80s. Also a good tool and reference for future cases

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Involved with maritime drug enforcement? Read It!, June 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sea of Grass: The Maritime Drug War, 1970-1990 (Hardcover)

Two thumbs up to author Charles M. Fuss, Jr. With his years of experience and knowledge of maritime drug enforcement, and his past history as a mariner, Fuss gives great insight into the drug war of the 1970's. His acounts of actual cases are entertaining and informative . I especially enjoyed reading accounts from smugglers as well as enforcement personel. This book should be a must for the men and women who were directly involved with maritime interdiction during this period. It's also great for anyone interested in the subject. With the changing times and administration, I believe it is extremely important to take heed of Fuss's warning!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beware smugglers!, May 15, 2000

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This review is from: Sea of Grass: The Maritime Drug War, 1970-1990 (Hardcover)

Charles Fuss has penned an exhaustive account of the maritime drug war (predominately marijuana) of the 70s and 80s. With accounts from law enforcement personnel from the Coast Guard, US Customs, DEA and others, Mr Fuss presents a very readable text with many exciting narratives. Included is insight from "bad guys" as well. Mr. Fuss stays away from partisan politics, which is not easy in any volatile suject, such as drug interdiction. The men and women who have fought, and still fight, the war against drugs deserve our admiration. This book recognizes the efforts of these ardent warriors. As Mr. Fuss states toward the end of "Sea of Grass", "We persevered, comitted more resources, ignored defeatist media advice, and prevailed against the grass boats. That should be a lesson."