Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated November 7, 1947 reads, "Henry A. Lamy, marijuana tins allegedly found in his home." Nine men, including Lamy, 24, were arrested after it was discovered that they were smuggling marijuana packed in hermetically sealed cans from Mexico and distributing it here among Hollywood celebrities.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Criminals--California--Los Angeles Drug traffic--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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