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. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Summer Topics00:25 The Lobster and Loan Shark Case00:54 John Zip Connolly's Background02:45 Connolly's Early Career and Connections05:22 Connolly's Transfer to Boston06:59 Operation Lobster Begins10:47 The Undercover Operation Details15:02 The End of Operation Lobster18:19 Aftermath and Convictions