Barry Foy: Making a Difference in a New Legal Cannabis Reality
What is the KINGPIN STATUTE from GENTLEMEN SMUGGLERS on Vimeo. Once upon a time, decades ago, Barry “Flash” Foy ruled the high seas of America’s underground cannabis trade, leading an infamous marijuana smuggling ring that earned its place in the annals of the country’s clandestine history. The operation boasted an extraordinary scope and expanse, stemming […]
Assessing the Failure of The War on Drugs
Born as a well-meaning movement against drug abuse, the War on Drugs promised a drug-free future for America. Yet looking back, the reality of its outcome remains a stark contrast to that initial promise. With no substantial reduction in drug addiction rates, this “war” has become synonymous with failure. This blog will delve into the […]
Diving Further into the GS Story: “The Second Life”
“It was no longer a boat. It was no longer a living quarters, it was no longer nothin’. The whole aft stateroom was full of hash. There was a forward forepeak, it was packed full…the only thing that was left open was the bathroom, the kitchen and the main salon.” — Christy Campbell (Gentleman Smuggler) […]
Diving Further into the GS Story: “Destined to Be Huge”
By now, cannabis consumers throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have come to recognize Gentlemen Smugglers for our premium locally-sourced products as well as our unparalleled storytelling. Born with an outlaw spirit and a deep love for the cannabis plant, we’ve been picking up where we left off — bringing back the ‘good stuff’ to the […]
“A Modern-Day Pirate on the High Seas”: Meet Barry “Flash” Foy
“…like being a modern-day pirate on the high seas… something that could get into a young fellow’s blood.” — Judge Falcon Black Hawkins Jr. In our first blog in our ongoing GS Blog Series, we introduced you to our brand and described our vision for the future. Let’s now begin to “Meet the Smugglers” as […]
