// Definition
A 2003 US federal law enforcement operation targeting the paraphernalia industry, specifically businesses selling bongs and pipes through interstate commerce. The operation resulted in charges against over 50 individuals, most notably glass artist Jason Harris (Jerome Baker Designs).
// From the Episode
Jason Harris of Jerome Baker Designs joined Episode 053 to discuss his documentary film 'Pipe Dreams' about the federal crackdown. The panel discussed how Operation Pipe Dreams (around 2000-2003) devastated the glass art community by prosecuting artists and retailers under federal paraphernalia laws. Harris told the story of being targeted and the impact on the glass-blowing industry. Bubbleman showed surviving Jerome Baker design bongs, noting them as valuable collector pieces.
// Source
Ep. 053 Hash Church LII (52) →