Whether it’s the crack epidemic of the 80s, the abundance of heroin in the streets, or the recent flood of fentanyl — New York has long seen its share of drug battles and busts.

From shady backroom deals to multi-million dollar smuggling rings, this special episode of Crime in the City looks at some of the big takedowns of the past few decades.

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