The Bootlegger and the Undercover: A True Story of Crime and Redemption

In the annals of Canadian crime, there is no figure more infamous than Rocco Perri. Known as "The King of the Bootleggers," Perri was a larger-than-life character who made millions of dollars smuggling alcohol into Canada during the Prohibition era.

The Whisky King: The remarkable true story of Canada's most infamous bootlegger and the undercover Mountie on his trail

by Trevor Cole

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5812 KB
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Perri's empire was built on violence and intimidation. He had a reputation for being ruthless, and he was not afraid to use force to get what he wanted. But even Perri couldn't operate outside the law forever, and in 1928, he was finally arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The man who brought Perri down was an undercover RCMP agent named Johnny Ryan. Ryan had infiltrated Perri's organization and spent months gathering evidence against him. Ryan's work was dangerous, but he eventually succeeded in putting Perri behind bars.

The Bootlegger and the Undercover is the story of these two men: Rocco Perri, the ruthless bootlegger, and Johnny Ryan, the undercover agent who brought him down. It is a story of crime and redemption, of violence and hope.

Rocco Perri: The King of the Bootleggers

Rocco Perri was born in Italy in 1887. He immigrated to Canada in 1904 and settled in Toronto. In the years leading up to Prohibition, Perri worked as a barber and a pool hall owner. But it was during Prohibition that Perri really made his mark.

Perri saw Prohibition as an opportunity to make a lot of money. He began by smuggling small amounts of alcohol into Canada from the United States. But as his business grew, so did his ambition. Perri soon became one of the largest bootleggers in the country.

Perri's empire was based on violence and intimidation. He had a reputation for being ruthless, and he was not afraid to use force to get what he wanted. Perri's men were known to beat up rivals, and they even killed on occasion.

Despite the danger, Perri's business flourished. He made millions of dollars and became one of the most powerful men in Toronto. But Perri's luck couldn't last forever. In 1928, he was finally arrested by the RCMP.

Johnny Ryan: The Undercover Agent

Johnny Ryan was born in Ireland in 1890. He immigrated to Canada in 1910 and joined the RCMP in 1914. Ryan was a natural undercover agent. He was able to blend in with any crowd, and he had a gift for getting people to talk.

In 1927, Ryan was assigned to investigate Rocco Perri. Ryan spent months gathering evidence against Perri, and he eventually succeeded in putting him behind bars.

Ryan's work was dangerous, but he never gave up. He knew that Perri was a dangerous man, but he was determined to bring him to justice.

Ryan's work led to the arrest of Perri and several of his associates. Perri was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and he was deported to Italy after his release.

The Aftermath

The arrest of Rocco Perri was a major victory for the RCMP. It was a sign that even the most powerful criminals could not operate outside the law.

Johnny Ryan's work was instrumental in Perri's arrest. He was a brave and dedicated undercover agent who risked his life to bring down a dangerous criminal.

The Bootlegger and the Undercover is a story of crime and redemption. It is a story of violence and hope. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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The Whisky King: The remarkable true story of Canada's most infamous bootlegger and the undercover Mountie on his trail

by Trevor Cole

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5812 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	492 pages

FREE