Investigative Journalism: Smoking Dragon, Royal Charm
Jun 9, 2011
Center for Public Integrity article concerning the export of Chinese-made counterfeit cigarettes to the United States.
Sample paragraph: “‘The numbers were astronomical, and it was all very well-organized,’ remembered Calvarese, who early on became the primary agent in “Operation Royal Charm.” For each shipment the Lius made, they could net over $1 million. And by the time a container crossed U.S. soil, every carton inside — usually about 900 cases of them — already had a buyer set up and distribution pre-arranged.”
