Operation Playboy

Operation Playboy by Kathryn Bonella

The explosive true story of the surfer playboys turned international drug lords, and the cops who hunt them down.

From Beach Paradise to Criminal Empire

Operation Playboy is Kathryn Bonella's gripping investigation into the dark underworld of Australian surfers who became international drug traffickers. This explosive true crime story reveals how young men living the dream life on tropical beaches transformed into sophisticated drug lords running multi-million dollar operations across Southeast Asia and beyond.

The Hunt and the Hunted

Through extensive interviews and meticulous research, Bonella exposes the glamorous facade of the surf lifestyle that masked a ruthless criminal enterprise. From Bali to Brazil, this book follows both the playboy drug lords living lives of luxury and excess, and the determined law enforcement officers working to bring them down. It's a story of greed, betrayal, violence, and the ultimate price of the criminal lifestyle.

Perfect for readers who love:

• True crime and drug trafficking stories
• Australian crime investigations
• International crime syndicates
• Kathryn Bonella's investigative journalism
• Stories of law enforcement operations
• The dark side of paradise

Why this book grips readers: Bonella's access to key players on both sides of the law provides an unprecedented inside look at the international drug trade. Operation Playboy reveals the seductive appeal of easy money and the devastating consequences when the party lifestyle collides with serious crime.

Ideal for: True crime enthusiasts, readers interested in drug trafficking, fans of investigative journalism, and anyone fascinated by how ordinary Australians became international criminals.

The explosive true story of surfer playboys turned drug lords and the relentless pursuit to bring them to justice.