Behind the innocent jingles and delicious frozen treats, the beloved ice cream truck isn’t always what it appears. In the 1980s, criminal organizations in Scotland used the friendly neighbourhood vehicles to conduct drug deals and sell stolen merchandise. Like any typical gang, protecting your turf often meant resorting to violence. It’s not always sunshine and smiles when it comes to serving up cones. Sometimes it can be sprinkled with arson, robbery, baseball bats, and even murder.
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