Mara Leveritt book summaries

“The story of Mena is a story of official indifference, of a deliberate turning away from evidence, and of the silencing of those who dared to speak out.”

Reflecting on the overarching theme of government inaction and suppression of truth regarding the Mena operations.

“For years, Mena was a black hole, a place where laws seemed not to apply, and where the rules of normal society were suspended.”

Describing the unique and lawless environment that allegedly characterized the Mena airport during the period of illicit activities.

“The federal government, it seemed, was more interested in protecting its secrets than in prosecuting criminals.”

Commenting on the perceived priorities of federal agencies when confronted with evidence of drug and arms trafficking at Mena.

“To understand Mena, one must understand the intertwining of drug trafficking, arms dealing, and intelligence operations.”

Explaining the complex nature of the alleged activities at Mena, suggesting they were not merely simple criminal acts but part of a larger, covert scheme.