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What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix's Narcos. From gunfights in Miami and undercover stings gone sideways, to the 18-month chase through Colombia with a $300,000 bounty on his head, Murphy shares firsthand stories that the cameras never captured. We dive into his early years, the real DEA-CIA turf wars, Los Pepes, Escobar's cocaine superlabs, and the moral cost of a decades-long drug war.  Guest bio: Steve Murphy is a former DEA Special Agent best known for helping track down Pablo Escobar. He's the co-author of Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar and co-host of the podcast Game of Crimes, where he unpacks real-life criminal investigations with raw insight and first-hand experience.  SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ STEVE MURPHY LINKS:Website: https://www.deanarcos.com/Game Of Crimes (Podcast): https://bit.ly/3HEjA3eYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@gameofcrimes3523⁩ Manhunters (book): https://bit.ly/3SDLMWp THE ZACH SHOW LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFNewsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support:  Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt  

Send us a textWelcome to part one of my interview with Author and retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division. After serving an initial six-year assignment in Miami, Florida, Chris was sent to Colombia in July 1994 and assigned to a special Task Force created to take down the notorious Cali cartel, “the most powerful criminal organization in the world." In Colombia, Chris partnered with Dave Mitchell, and together they spent almost three years investigating the cartel; their joint efforts resulting in the arrest of the four ruthless Cali “Godfathers” and the dismantlement of the biggest drug cartel in history. Chris has long been considered an expert on the Cali cartel, consistently making him a highly sought-after guest on television documentaries and podcasts with a particular focus on his pursuit of the Cali cartel leaders. Chris was portrayed in an 80-episode Spanish-language Netflix series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix's widely acclaimed hit Narcos Colombia: Rise of a New Empire, The Cali Cartel. Chris is also an author with his highly anticipated novel, After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History scheduled for release June 24. Please enjoy this enlightening and captivating conversation with DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. In today's episode we discuss:. ·      How Chris got his start in law enforcement at the age of 20! ·      How he broke the news to his folks that he was going to Colombia to hunt down the biggest, most dangerous drug cartels in the world. ·      His first assignment as a rookie DEA agent in Miami during its cocaine heyday. ·      His first tour of duty in Colombia. ·      How did the Cali Cartel help take down Pablo Escobar? ·      Examples of how powerful and rich the Cali Cartel was at the height of their power. ·      What were the differences between the Cali Cartel and Pablo and the Medellin Cartel. ·      How NAFTA opened the door to the illegal drug trade coming into America. ·      How did two gringos, you and your partner blend in? ·      How did you deal with the rampant corruption within the Colombian police?  All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. My interview with Murph and JP about taking down Pablo Escobar. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1595839/episodes/11030413 Learn more about Chris and his upcoming book!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Stacey Harper was a cocaine dealer in the 1980's in Los Angeles. He built the business into an small empire, but got arrested. In prison, he studied everything he could and bettered himself. When he got out, he stayed clean and started his own legitimate businesses. He is the author of "The Cocaine Chef: The Story of the Mix Master," and other books. He also coaches people in Financial Empowerment, Personal Growth, Career Development, and Life Transformation.  We talk about growing up in Los Angeles, Nation of Islam, getting into the drug-dealing business, taking over his boss' operation, the differences between powder cocaine and crack cocaine, the cocaine epidemic, where the word "crack" came from, the connection with the Medellin Cartel, getting arrested, the racist drug laws regarding cocaine, cooking crack, spending ten years in prison, maintaining hope in prison, stae vs federal prison, how to survive in prison, writing, history, the moors, algebra, the dark ages, Mansa Musa, the Olmec statues, the origin of the separation of the races, writing the book, helping others, and more.  Find Stacey's book and links on the shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

James Beasley Jr. rose from the streets of Hunter's Point to become San Francisco's most notorious drug kingpin, moving 1,000 kilos of cocaine a month for the Medellín Cartel at the height of the crack epidemic. In this exclusive interview, Beasley reveals how he scaled his empire, outsmarted the DEA for years, and ultimately served 27 years in federal prison—not for drugs, but for tax evasion, like Al Capone. Now a free man and a millionaire once again through real estate, Beasley reflects on the street game, surviving the feds, and what it takes to rebuild. From cartel meetings in Colombia to front businesses in the Bay, this is a raw, unfiltered story of power, loyalty, betrayal—and redemption.

The trial of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has resumed after a court rejected a defence request to remove the judge. Uribe is accused of fabricating charges against individuals who linked him to the AUC paramilitary group, allegedly using bribed witnesses. Evidence suggests Uribe's defence team attempted to delay proceedings and were held in contempt of court. Testimony includes claims that Uribe and his brother were involved in creating the "Bloque Metro" death squad with Medellin Cartel associates. The trial, which began in 2018, was moved to a lower court after Uribe resigned from the Senate. Uribe maintains his innocence, pleading not guilty to fraud and bribery charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Attwood - American made who killed Barry Seal, Pablo Escobar or George HW Bush american made who killed Barry Seal? Pablo Escobar or George H.W. BushNov 6, 2023Set in a world where crime and government coexist, American Made is the jaw-dropping true story of CIA pilot Barry Seal that the Hollywood movie starring Tom Cruise was afraid to tell.Barry Seal flew cocaine and weapons worth billions of dollars into and  out of America in the 1980s. After he became a government informant,  Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel offered a million for him alive and half  a million dead. But his real trouble began after he threatened to  expose the dirty dealings of George HW Bush.Shaun Attwood outlines his case.Book Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

It's January 5, 1982, and the central American state of Panama is playing host to one of the most extraordinary narco summits in history. Hosting the pow-wow is Manuel Noriega, chief of Panamanian military intelligence and just a year from siezing its control. Pablo Escobar, head of what will become the feared Medellin Cartel, is there too. But even these criminal heavyweights aren't the biggest gangsters in the room. That title belongs to Roberto Suarez Gomez, Bolivia's so-called King of Cocaine, supplier of Andean coca paste to a global blow industry. Suarez, a former cattle rancher and heir to a rubber fortune, has never been more powerful. Just two years previous he'd backed Bolivia's so-called ‘Cocaine Coup', tearing through capital La Paz and installing violent general Luis Garcia Meza as president. Since then Suarez has built the modern cocaine market, cementing Escobar as his chief buyer, and pulling in Noriega and even the Castros of Cuba. But Suarez couldn't have done all this without the fourth man in this room in Panama, quiet and slight, with a saturnine face that belies the litany of evil he's managed in his 67 years. This is Klaus Barbie, fugitive SS officer and so-called ‘Butcher of Lyon' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Note from James: So, I'm out rock climbing, but I really wanted to take a moment to introduce today's guest: Roger Reaves. This guy is unbelievable. He's arguably the biggest drug smuggler in history, having worked with Pablo Escobar and others through the '70s, '80s, and even into the '90s. Roger's life is like something out of a movie—he spent 33 years in jail and has incredible stories about the drug trade, working with people like Barry Seal, and the U.S. government's involvement in the smuggling business. Speaking of Barry Seal, if you've seen American Made with Tom Cruise, there's a wild scene where Barry predicts the prosecutor's next move after being arrested—and sure enough, it happens just as he said. Well, Barry Seal actually worked for Roger. That's how legendary this guy is. Roger also wrote a book called Smuggler about his life. You'll want to check that out after hearing these crazy stories. Here's Roger Reaves. Episode Description: Roger Reaves shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings on a farm to becoming one of the most notorious drug smugglers in history. He discusses working with Pablo Escobar, surviving harrowing escapes from law enforcement, and the brutal reality of imprisonment and torture. Roger reflects on his decisions, the human connections that shaped his life, and the lessons learned from a high-stakes career. Whether you're here for the stories or the insights into an underground world, this episode offers a rare glimpse into a life few could imagine. What You'll Learn: How Roger Reaves became involved in drug smuggling and built connections with major players like Pablo Escobar and Barry Seal. The role of the U.S. government in the drug trade and its surprising intersections with Roger's operations. Harrowing tales of near-death experiences, including shootouts, plane crashes, and daring escapes. The toll a life of crime takes on family, faith, and personal resilience. Lessons learned from decades of high-risk decisions and time behind bars. Timestamped Chapters: [00:01:30] Introduction to Roger Reaves [00:02:00] Connection to Barry Seal and American Made [00:02:41] Early Life and Struggles [00:09:16] Moonshine and Early Smuggling [00:12:06] Transition to Drug Smuggling [00:16:15] Close Calls and Escapes [00:26:46] Torture and Imprisonment in Mexico [00:32:02] First Cocaine Runs [00:44:06] Meeting Pablo Escobar [00:53:28] The Rise of Cocaine Smuggling [00:59:18] Arrest and Imprisonment [01:06:35] Barry Seal's Downfall [01:10:45] Life Lessons from the Drug Trade [01:15:22] Reflections on Faith and Family [01:20:10] Plans for the Future Additional Resources: Roger Reaves' book: Smuggler Information about Barry Seal: Barry Seal Wikipedia The movie American Made: IMDb Link

Meg discovers the true story behind a Satanic Panic scare on Long Island. Jessica sniffs out the facts behind cocaine queenpin Griselda Blanco's violent rise and fall.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

A rare opportunity arises when global financial institutions implode: a brief window into how the world really works. There's an opportunity to learn how money is laundered and where it's coming from, which financial instruments or jurisdictions are being used to aid and abet criminals, and which drug lords or even governments are trying to hide what they're up to. In 1991, the Pakistani-owned Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) was shuttered by regulators for helping bad actors the world over move criminal cash. A window was opened, and this week on Whale Hunting, Bradley Hope is joined by a man who had a front-row seat: former IRS and DEA undercover agent Robert Mazur, who was the key witness at the trial of numerous BCCI executives who he befriended while posing as a money launderer for Colombia's Medellin Cartel in the late 1980s. They discuss Robert's time undercover, how he became a central character in the downfall of BCCI and infiltrated Pablo Escobar's notorious cartel, and how he came to realise that one of the banks through which Escobar moved his ill-gotten gains, BCCI, was no anomaly: There are scores of international banks with corporate incentives to provide banking services to dictators, money launderers and even terrorists. Mentioned in this week's episode: Robert Mazur's books about his time undercover: The Infiltrator and The Betrayal The Infiltrator has since been adapted into a feature film starring Breaking Bad's Robert Cranston as Robert Mazur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://brazen.fm/plus/

American Made: Who Killed Barry Seal? Pablo Escobar or George HW Bush : American Made: Who Killed Barry Seal? Pablo Escobar or George HW BusSet in a world where crime and government coexist, AMERICAN MADE is the mind-twisting true story of CIA pilot Barry Seal that the Hollywood movie starring Tom Cruise is afraid to tell.Barry Seal flew cocaine and weapons worth billions of dollars into and out of America in the 1980s. After he became a government informant, Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel offered a million for him alive and half a million dead. But his real trouble began after he threatened to expose the dirty dealings of George HW Bush.AMERICAN MADE rips the roof off Bush and Clinton's complicity in cocaine trafficking in Mena, Arkansas."A conspiracy of the grandest magnitude." Congressman Bill Alexander on the Mena affair.Shaun Attwood's WAR ON DRUGS TRILOGY - PABLO ESCOBAR, AMERICAN MADE and WE ARE BEING LIED TO - is a series of harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the devastating consequences of drug prohibition.Shaun Attwood is a London-based best-selling author with 100,000 copies sold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Robert Mazur, a former U.S. Customs agent, famously infiltrated the Medellín Cartel during Operation C-Chase, posing as high-rolling money launderer Bob Musella. For over two years, Mazur lived a dangerous double life, gaining the trust of cartel leaders and corrupt bankers while exposing the vast financial network that enabled drug empires to launder billions. His work led to the indictment of over 100 individuals, the collapse of the infamous BCCI bank, and a major blow to the cartel's operations. Despite the personal risks, including the threat of assassination, Mazur's efforts reshaped global banking regulations and brought new attention to the fight against money laundering. Today, Mazur remains an outspoken advocate for stronger financial oversight, as criminals continue to evolve their methods.(commercial at 10:15)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada.  They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell's Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges.  Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada.  They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell's Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges.  Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.

Where people fight and die in the coca plantations. In Colombia, Stephen Drill discovers how the international cocaine business starts, and the cost paid by everyone it touches.  Follow so you never miss an episode. To listen ad-free subscribe to Crime X+   To find out more visit cocaineinc.com.au  Get in touch: cocaineinc@thetimes.co.uk    Visit us on socials: Crime X+: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook The Times: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colombia. The eye-opening experience of dealing with Pablo Escobar who was hiding drugs in fruit and humans which we ended up on one of the biggest cases in the world!Javier knew Pablo very well from all the studying he did such as his informants, family, drug movements, money, etc. He explains Narco Terrorism and the extent of how Pablo would get people to kill for him by buying them houses and providing for their families. Pablo placed bounties on police officers of $100 for each one killed. In 1989 Escobar put a bomb on a commercial airline to kill a presidential candidate that killed 109 innocent people, a bus with dynamite in front of a building killed more, and the one that made him Enemy #1 in the world was he killed the presidential candidate at his rally. Extradition was eventually signed, which was the green light for Javier and his team. Was there an order to kill Escobar? His self-surrender with his own penthouse prison and how he was later found after the DEA found his frequency that resulted in his killing by the Colombian National Police. Pablo's motto was that he preferred a tomb in Colombia versus a jail cell in the United States. Javier said he was probably worth more than $30 Billion at the time of his death!  Javier Pena Links:DEA Narcos Website: https://www.deanarcos.com/Netflix Series: Narcos: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025172Buy the book! Manhunter: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar: https://www.deanarcos.com/shopBefore the Lights Interview with Steve Murphy & Javier Pena (4-18-22): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/dymv1glth0ujf65z0trqocx9acplf8 Before the Lights Links:Want Trivia? Email me: tommycanale3@gmail.com Hire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsSupport the Show.Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Kenny Wong is a former Triad Gang Member & Ghost Shadows Gangster from NYC's Chinatown. The Triad's were a Chinese transnational organized crime syndicate based in Greater China with outposts in various countries having significant overseas Chinese populations. The triads originated from secret societies formed in the 18th and 19th centuries with the intent of overthrowing the then-ruling Qing dynasty. The Ghost Shadows were a Chinese-American organized crime group active all around the country but centered in NY from the 1960s to the 1990s. - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RPu952⁠  EPISODE LINKS: - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: ⁠https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/⁠  - Support our Show on PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey⁠  - Join our DISCORD: ⁠https://discord.gg/Ajqn5sN6⁠  JULIAN YT CHANNELS: - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips⁠  - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily⁠  - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP⁠  ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - Kenny background, China Town, Eddy Chang, Moving from Hong Kong 09:50 - Kenny's Uncle Arrested, Ghost Shadow Gang, Father Murdered 20:07 - Post-Father Murder, Revenge, Singapore Lash, Joining Ghosy Shadow Gang 30:07 - Extortion, Kenny's Mentality on China vs USA, Moving to Hong Kong 38:15 - How the Triad's Work, Triad's Escape to Hong Kong 44:55 - Triad's Dark Initiation Process, Mindset w/ Crime   57:50 - Involvement in Organized Crime, Hatred For Anyone, China's School Culture, Returning to NYC 01:07:52 - Joining NYC Ghost Shadow Gang, Drug Runs, Young Boss & Errand Boy  01:20:23 - Green Dragon Gang, Connection to Medellin Cartel, Kenny's Anger Issues & Drug Usage 01:31:07 - Chinese Gang War, 1989 China Town Murders 01:37:25 - Armed Robbery Gone Bad, 18 Months in Prison 01:46:23 - Japanese vs Chinese Rivalry, Nanjing R@pe, WW2 ‘731' Testing, Ghost Shadow Initiation  01:56:41 - Ghost Shadow Gang Slow Collapse, Informant & Kenny Accused 02:05:55 - Sister Ping, Someone Snitched, Kenny Stabbings in Prison 02:17:57 - Day Kenny Went Down, Going to Prison 7-8 Years, Lewisburg Prison, Lou Ferrante 02:29:23 - Out of Prison, Worst Day in NYC History, Ending of Ghost Shadows & Flying Dragons 02:38:58 - Leaving New York, Life After Gang Life 02:47:20 - Find Kenny, Book Coming Out CREDITS: - Hosted & Produced by Julian D. Dorey - Intro & Episode Edited by Alessi Allaman ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “JULIANDOREY”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io ~ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 206 - Kenny Wong

To put it plainly Pablo Escobar lived a crazy life. Not many people can say they survived a civil war to go on to create one of the most vicious yet successful drug cartels in history. He beat the odds of a bad upbringing and became one of the richest people in the world. From putting down a guerilla group who made their money by abducting the family members of narcos, to becoming a member of the Colombian government, to literally going to war with the Colombian government, El Patron craved control. Get ready for another crazy narcos episode as we get Historically High on Pablo Escobar

In this episode of the Compendium, we're diving into the life and legacy of Griselda Blanco, a champion of the underworld and one of the most infamous female criminals of our time. Known as the Queen of Cocaine, her story intertwines with the Medellin Cartel and the notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar.Today Adam tells us how Griselda Blanco shaped the cocaine trade during its heyday and how a woman in a male-dominated underworld used ruthless tactics and strategic brilliance meant that this chick took zero prisoners, earning her a fearsome reputation. We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:1. "Griselda Blanco" - Wikipedia2. "Griselda" – Netflix Series 20243. "The True Story of Griselda Blanco" – by Kalia Richardson5. "Cocaine Economics: - by Peter S. Green6. "Michael Corleone Blanco (EP2) – The Sit Down" - Berners Round Table PodcastSupport the showConnect with Us:

Former DEA Agent Mike Fredericks tells his story of operating in Colombia during the heigh of the Medellin Cartel, and his teams ongoing operations to catch Pablo Escobar and the Ochoa brothers. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Tranquilandia: The World's Largest Lab Seizure 00:36 - Undercover Operations: Meth Dealing in Spokane 02:11 - Reflections on Law Enforcement Career 03:01 - The Las Vegas Medical Doctor Case 04:09 - Meeting Future Wife and Moving to Colombia 05:46 - Adjusting to Life in Colombia 06:11 - Initial Impressions and Work in Bogotá 07:24 - The Impact of Violence on Family Life 08:18 - Experiences with Colombian Law Enforcement 10:49 - Transition to Bogotá: A New Chapter 11:34 - Personal Tragedy and a New Beginning 12:18 - Adjusting to Life in Colombia 13:50 - Initial Impressions and Work in Bogotá 15:46 - The Impact of Violence on Family Life 17:24 - Experiences with Colombian Law Enforcement 20:34 - The Threat Landscape for DEA Agents and Their Families 21:42 - Targeting of DEA Agents and the Escalation of Violence 22:19 - Tranquilandia Raid: A Turning Point 25:03 - The Role of FARC and the Evolution of Drug Trafficking 25:42 - Personal Experience and Testimony on Cocaine Trafficking 27:02 - The Impact of Violence on Colombian Society and U.S. Interests 30:00 - The Rise of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel 31:30 - DEA and CIA Dynamics in South America 32:09 - The Nicaraguan Connection and International Drug Trafficking 33:23 - Operation Involving Barry Seal and Nicaraguan Government 35:03 - First Days in Colombia: A Dinner Invitation Mix-Up 37:33 - Searching for Opium Cultivations in Eastern Colombia 39:15 - The Escalating Situation in Colombia and Decision to Leave 41:02 - Considering a Move to Istanbul, Turkey 42:39 - Offer to Work in Lahore, Pakistan 43:02 - Reflections on Leaving Colombia Without Closure 44:17 - Decision to Move On from Colombia 45:05 - Planning to Travel and See the World from Pakistan 46:30 - Reflections on Closing the Chapter on Colombia 46:43 - Remembering Kiki Camarena and the Impact of His Story 49:18 - The Complexity and Challenges of DEA Operations Globally 52:00 - The Nature of DEA Operations and the Focus on Specific Missions 53:00 - The Timeline and Focus of Narcos Compared to Real DEA Operations 54:32 - The Complexity of Global DEA Operations 55:03 - Arrival and Initial Impressions of Pakistan 56:43 - The Heat and Welcome Party in Lahore, Pakistan 57:00 - The New Role and Objectives in Pakistan 58:43 - Importance of Pakistan in the Global Drug Trade 1:00:04 - The Quality and Sources of Heroin 1:02:04 - Observations on Corruption in Pakistan 1:03:14 - Challenges with Corruption and Drug Seizures

On Episode 55, we delve into the life of infamous Colombian drug lord, Griselda Blanco, she came up hard on the streets of Medellin, running away from home and allegedly committing her first murder at just 11 years old, eventually moving to Queens New York, where she started building her drug empire, currying favor in what would eventually become the Medellin Cartel, but following an attempted DEA takedown, and short stay out of the country, she relocated to Miami, launching a massive drug war in the streets, effectively turning South Florida into a warzone, while Blanco trafficked 10's of thousands of kilos of cocaine, while raking in close to a billion dollars every year, I hope everyone enjoys today's show and tunes back in next week for Episode 56.PLEASE give us a follow on our socials-Instagram and Twitter: @theblackhandpodSources:Background Music:Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro Music:Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro audio sources:Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting CompanySupport the show

 Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug trafficker who formed the Medellin Cartel in the early 1970s. He eventually ended up controlling 80% of the cocaine shipped to the US and ws dubbed the king of cocaine he had a net worth of 30 billion and was named the 10th richest person o earth by Forbes. His story is very interesting though due to the fact that he was the biggest drug lord in the world, and so well known but untouchable. He would get caught and he would escape over and over. Case Starts: 5:30Scentsy Group - Scentsy Shopping Link"I do not free base Cocaine" - Redstone Arsenal - Sylvan Brothers Comedy Sourceshttps://www.cityweekly.net/utah/why-does-south-america-grow-all-the-coca/Content?oid=8896326https://pabloescobars.weebly.com/murdered.htmlhttps://www.who.com.au/pablo-escobar-son-daughter-what-happened-to-his-childrenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebasti%C3%A1n_Marroqu%C3%ADnhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/08/13/griselda-blanco-cocaine-godmother-2/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/pablo-escobar-s-cocaine-hippos-can-be-legally-recognized-people-n1282292https://www.entitymag.com/pablo-escobar-prison-escape/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Pepeshttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/the-afterlife-of-pablo-escobarhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/pablo-escobar-deathSupport the showCLICK HERE FOR ALL OF OUR INFORMATION!^ MERCH, FB Links, All important links!! ^

On Episode 51, we delve into the story of Agha Hasan Abedi and The Bank Of Credit and Commerce International, which has been described as one of the biggest banking scandals in history, including fraud and money laundering. at it's height, BCCI collected more than $20 billion dollars in deposits, and a good case can be made, that in effect, all of that money was collected fraudulently, more than that, BCCI was a revolution for banking as a whole, as they were really one of the first international financial institutions, and with their incredibly decentralized operating structure, they were able to circumvent the typical rules of banking, creating a safe haven for those who couldnt afford their money being scrutinized, including the Medellin Cartel, multiple military dictators, and even the CIA. I hope everyone enjoys today's show and tunes back in next week for Episode 52.PLEASE give us a follow on our socials-Instagram and Twitter: @theblackhandpodSources:Background Music:Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro Music:Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro audio sources:Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting CompanySupport the show

True Crime Tuesday presents: Crazy Charlie: Carlos Lehder, Escobar, Castro, Cocaine, and the Medellin Cartel with Author/Screenwriter, Ron Chepesiuk! Now a summer 2023 ViX Original series based on this book by Ron Chepesiuk(Paraiso Blanco). Carlos Lehder is one of the most important and fascinating individuals in the history of drug trafficking and the U.S. War on Drugs. Lehder was the drug kingpin who developed the transportation system that helped flood the U.S. with drugs from Latin America for the Medellin Cartel. On Today's program, Ron Chepesiuk joins us to tell us about Carlo's upbringing, rise to power, and eventual downfall. How Paraiso Blanco differs from Crazy Charlie. Ron's experiences on-set, and where and what Charlie is up to today! PLUS AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/ MALLIE FOX! Catch "Paraiso Blanco on Vix:  https://vix.com/es-es/ondemand Get your copy of "Crazy Charlie..."  here:  https://bit.ly/3P777p1 Stick to your wellness goals with premium, ready to eat meals from FACTOR! Head to https://factormeals.com/darkness50  and use the code darkness50 at checkout to get 50%off your order! #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #ronchepesiuk #crazycharlie #paraisoblanco #vix #carloslehder #colombia #medellincartel #pabloescobar #georgejung #murder #adolphhitler #robertmerkle #manuelnoriega #bahamas #nationallatinmovement  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #malliefox #paranormalgirl #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes 

True Crime Tuesday presents: Crazy Charlie: Carlos Lehder, Escobar, Castro, Cocaine, and the Medellin Cartel with Author/Screenwriter, Ron Chepesiuk! Now a summer 2023 ViX Original series based on this book by Ron Chepesiuk(Paraiso Blanco). Carlos Lehder is one of the most important and fascinating individuals in the history of drug trafficking and the U.S. War on Drugs. Lehder was the drug kingpin who developed the transportation system that helped flood the U.S. with drugs from Latin America for the Medellin Cartel. On Today's program, Ron Chepesiuk joins us to tell us about Carlo's upbringing, rise to power, and eventual downfall. How Paraiso Blanco differs from Crazy Charlie. Ron's experiences on-set, and where and what Charlie is up to today! PLUS AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/ MALLIE FOX! Catch "Paraiso Blanco on Vix:  https://vix.com/es-es/ondemand Get your copy of "Crazy Charlie..."  here:  https://bit.ly/3P777p1 Stick to your wellness goals with premium, ready to eat meals from FACTOR! Head to https://factormeals.com/darkness50  and use the code darkness50 at checkout to get 50%off your order! #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #ronchepesiuk #crazycharlie #paraisoblanco #vix #carloslehder #colombia #medellincartel #pabloescobar #georgejung #murder #adolphhitler #robertmerkle #manuelnoriega #bahamas #nationallatinmovement  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #malliefox #paranormalgirl #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes 

This is a full release of a previously Patreon exclusive episode! Roger Reaves grew up as a small town farm boy in the south. After discovering a passion for flying and a need for money he quickly fell into the world of international drug smuggling, leading him to work directly with Pablo Escobar. His life story is a wild one, including being shot out of the air twice and several prison escapes! Support our sponsors! Manscaped: https://www.manscaped.com/ Promo Code: CONNECT20 Mood: hellomood.co Promo Code: CONNECT20, CONNECTFREE Support the Patreon: patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode I have the great pleasure of doing a two person interview with Javier Peña and Steve Murphy. These two DEA special agents were assigned as the lead investigators targeting Pablo Escobar and his Medellin Cartel. These true American heroes provide a firsthand lesson in history as they discuss with me the reference bringing down the world's first Narco terrorist, the challenges they face and oftentimes hostile and life threatening environments and also what they felt the day they discovered the polis we're having killed on that rooftop. We also discussed their book “Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar”, the Netflix phenomenon, Narcos, which is based on their time in Colombia, and we discussed what they're doing now. It was such an honor and great pleasure speaking with both of them, and now I give you Javier Peña and Steve Murphy.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5351305/advertisement

On this week's episode join M&B as they take you on a wild ride that involves dirty cops, drug smugglers, a decorated war hero, the Medellin Cartel, and one very coked-up bear. 

While today we may recognize Medellín as a beautiful city that is not only welcoming of tourists and digital nomads but also a safe place to live, it was not this way just a few decades ago… You see, in the 1980s and early 1990s, a wanted criminal known Pablo Escobar had made this city – as well as much of Colombia – his personal territory in which he would grow what was the biggest drug trade business in history. It didn't only earn him much riches and recognition, even being named on the Forbes list of international billionaires seven years in a row, but also put him in the sights of the U.S. government. A troubled man who some considered Colombia's “Paisa Robin Hood”, this individual had a strong resentment for the oligarchy and wanted to change the political and social order in his nation by force. But was this violent drug lord who brought the region to a standstill a maniac or a genius? We will discover this in our latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast. Enjoy! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1164

Johnny interviews Alex Montenez, the nephew of Rafa Salazr, the top general for the Medellin Cartel in Miami in the 1970's and 80's. He talks about what it was like to grow up in cocaine royalty, and tells the true story of being an insider during Miami's coke boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo Escobar was one of the world's richest and most dangerous men at the height of his drug smuggling career. Capitalizing on the rise in demand for cocaine within the 70s and 80s, Escobar formed the infamous Medellin Cartel to traffic large shipments of the drug across international borders. Escobar was feared across his home country of Colombia due to his ability to take down any of his adversaries. Although he seemed untouchable, two brave Americans were tasked with the mission of bringing down the murderous kingpin. Former DEA Special Agents Javier Pena and Steve Murphy discuss their careers in law enforcement, their work within the war on drugs, and the manhunt for Pablo Escobar.   Steve Murphy was the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his law enforcement career, including the "DEA Special Agent of the Year Award," the "DEA Administrator's Group Achievement Award," the "Director's Award" from DOJ's OCDETF Program, the "Distinguished Service Cross" from the Republic of Colombia (first time presented to a non-Colombian official), and the "International Award of Honor" from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association.   For his efforts, Javier Peña received Colombia's highest award given to someone, not a Colombian citizen, as well as commendation awards from the DEA and the international community. Additionally, the U.S Government honored Javier in 2010 with the Presidential Rank Award in 2010, awarded to exceptional career Senior Executive Service (SES) members and Senior Career Employees.   Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unofficial part 3 of episode 113: Boys on the Tracks, the Murders of Don Henry and Kevin Ives in Bryant, Arkansas- The Mena Connection. Today Taylar and Morgan team up to give you the insane life story (well what we can piece together) of Barry Seal- the drug smuggling pilot that worked for the DEA, CIA, Medellin Cartel (aka Escobar) and operated out of the Mena Airport. FOR THE REDDIT LINK CLICK HERE!! TO GAIN ACCESS TO OUR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY GO TO OUR INSTAGRAM!!! TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT AND CAMEO CLICK HERE!! Want to read more on our sources tab? Email us at Creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com and we will send you the list!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR SPONSORS: Apostrophe!!! Go to Apostrophe.com/creepsandcrimes and click Get Started, then use our code: CREEPSANDCRIMES at sign up and you'll get your first visit for only five dollars! Paired!!! Whether you're just a few dates in or have been together a long time, it's time to lighten the mood and have fun with your partner by using Paired. Head to PAIRED.COM/CREEPSANDCRIMES to download the app and get a 7-day free trial.

The unofficial part 2 of episode 113: Boys on the Tracks, the Murders of Don Henry and Kevin Ives in Bryant, Arkansas- The Mena Connection. Today Taylar and Morgan team up to give you the insane life story (well what we can piece together) of Barry Seal- the drug smuggling pilot that worked for the DEA, CIA, Medellin Cartel (aka Escobar) and operated out of the Mena Airport. TO GAIN ACCESS TO OUR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY GO TO OUR INSTAGRAM!!! TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT AND CAMEO CLICK HERE!! Want to read more on our sources tab? Email us at Creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com and we will send you the list!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR SPONSORS: A Paranormal Chicks Podcast  Miracle Brand!! Click here for our special link and use the code CREEPSANDCRIMES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.

Roger Reaves Smuggled for Pablo Escobar, Medellin Cartel, and others. Rogers's book Smuggler https://amzn.to/3dd2nzc is being turned into a 30-50 part episode series. The Movie American Made starring Tom Cruise had 2 scripts the original which was the true story, but then came 2016, the script had changed, Roger says " They got it all wrong", oddly throughout his smuggling for some reason Arkansas was 50k a load at the time, everywhere else was 5k a load..... Arkansas - More $ than anywhere - 2016 script changes? Roger grew up as a farm boy in GA, making moonshine, to expert pilot to smuggling massive amounts of pot that are mind-blowing. Roger escaped capture countless times, the plane was on fire, and the plane was shot up 80 times by, an AK-47 to name a few. Roger was tortured in prison many times. Roger did over 11 years the most in history for a probation/parole violation and was also the biggest bust in Australian history. Roger's partner Barry Seal, ended up working with the CIA / DEA, and Rogers ended up doing over 30 years in prison on a life sentence released due to the pandemic. His wife stuck by him the entire time. Is Roger this harsh Criminal? You be the judge. Roger Reaves: Smuggler: https://amzn.to/3dd2nzc American Made: Movie Vs History: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/american-made/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Reaves Introduction: 0:00 - - Delivering by hand a baby deer and saving the deer's life from Alaska to one of the best zoos in the world: 06:00 - The book Smuggler 12:10 Growin up in GA making moonshine 42:21 Getting shot down 51:32 Escapes 01:17:22 Pablo Escobar 01:17:02 Barry Seal | Movie Blow 01:33:11 80 holes filed by AK-47 into plane 02:10:04 Tortured in prison 02:46:31 Wife never left 02:51:21 ➔Please check out our Sponsors ➔Testosterone levels falling. Use MSCS to get 25%% off your at-home test and find out: https://trylgc.com/mscsmedia Thank you to LetsGetChecked. ➔Fiji: https://Fijiwater.com/mscs $5 off free shipping Unleash ➔Monster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/mscs ➔Aura: See if any of your passwords have been compromised. Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/MSCS Thank you to Aura ➔ Stay Connected With MSCS MEDIA on Spotify Exclusive: Watch all Mscs Media Video Podcasts UNCENSORED and UNCUT. : ► https://spoti.fi/3zathAe (If this is your first time watching a video podcast on Spotify when you hit play a setting pop-up box will pop up for 3 seconds ignore it, tap below the settings pop-up to watch the episode, you will only have to do this once) ► All Links to MSCS MEDIA:https://allmylinks.com/mscsmedia

A 27-year career with 17 of them in the private sector as an expert witness. He is one of the world's leading authorities on money laundering techniques. The author & executive producer of- “The Infiltrator” which covered his 2-year undercover infiltration of the Medellin Cartel and the Bank of Credit & Commerce International. In addition, he wrote “The Betrayal” on his 2.5-year undercover work of the Cali Cartel & underworld figures in Panama. A US Special Agent that retired in 1998 and whose work led to the biggest prosecution of bankers & money launderers there has ever been.  He tells about his childhood job and how that has a connection to his Lucky Luciano out fit that his grandfather and great-grandfather were part of. How he got into law enforcement, undercover work, and an explanation of what money laundering is. Supply, demand, a college professor, training, handling high pressure stress, and remaining calm.What attracted Robert during his undercover operative and how he worked directly for Pablo Escobar. The story behind him finding out the Bank of Credit & Commerce International was laundering money. The help he received to keep him alive, being betrayed by a former colleague that compromised his identity. Is the illegal drug industry out of control in today's world? Links:Official Website: https://www.robertmazur.com/Video of Bryan Cranston's Testimony of “The Infiltrator”: https://vimeo.com/channels/10217272-minute video of “The Betrayal”  https://vimeo.com/channels/1021727/671672537Get books here: https://www.robertmazur.com/book-film/ Before the Lights Links:Hire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Listen to Docuseries here: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseriesAmy Canale: https://amycanale.com/Support the show

Jorge Valdes was shipping up to 700 kilo loads of coke into America before his alliance with Pablo Escobar.

George Jung, the drug smuggler immortalized by Johnny Depp in “Blow,” left Weymouth for California in the late '60s with pennies in his pocket, two cases of Budweiser in the backseat and his best pal riding shotgun. Forty years – and four prison stints later – Jung returned to visit his boyhood home at 30 Abigail Adams Circle. He was unsure if neighbors would throw rocks or tell him to “politely leave town.” Jung's homecoming can be seen in the documentary “Boston George,” which charts his improbable journey from Patriot Ledger newsboy to Weymouth High football star to cocaine trafficker for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel. Subtitled “Famous Without the Fortune,” the documentary's first two episodes premiere Friday, July 22, on Fandor, with one episode per week each successive Friday. Cinedigm will make each episode available on demand the next day. Today I'm joined by Chris Chesson and Georgette Angelos to discuss their work on BOSTON GEORGE: FAMOUS WITHOUT THE FORTUNE. This episode is sponsored by Bookmans. If you would like to support the Following Films Podacst please go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

On Episode 2 we delve into the life of Colombian cartel leader Pablo Escobar. Escobar quickly rose to the top of the drug trafficking game in Colombia eventually forming the infamous Medellin Cartel.  Escobar effectively supplied a majority of the world's cocaine throughout the 1980's and early 90's, he is quite possibly one of the most powerful and richest organized crime members of all time. Today the name Pablo Escobar is almost synonymous with the term Narco-Terrorist and for good reason. Find out why on the second episode of The Black HandPLEASE give us a follow on our socialsInstagram and twitter: @theblackhandpodSources:Background Music:Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro Music:Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIntro audio sources:Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company

On this Episode of A Brother's Creed podcast we talk about some of the most epic failures in military and government history. We start off by chatting about the awful U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and how these types of governmental failures are not new to history. Jared shares the tragic story of Napoleon's Russian Campaign to Moscow which cost him nearly 500 thousand troops. Ethan talks about the failed Fast and Furious ATF program that knowingly allowed Mexican Cartels to acquire semi-automatic rifles in the U.S. illegally. Ethan also tells the story of Barry Seal – who was a U.S. government informant who flew drugs into the U.S. for the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s. Like in our own lives, governments, generals, and presidents make mistakes- These mistakes however have a high cost to those affected.

About Robert:Robert is the New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator, a memoir about a portion of his undercover life, acting as a conduit between ruthless Medellin Cartel drug barons and corrupt legitimate appearing senior executives that cleaned billions in blood-stained money through otherwise respectable international banks and businesses. Robert has transformed his underworld experience and current day involvement in the money laundering field into a remarkable lesson for today's business sector. He shares unique insights about how to build a team to identify and manage the type of risk that could otherwise inflict costly reputation loss for institutions, like those that have in recent years entered into Deferred Prosecution Agreements or otherwise been prosecuted for criminal offenses in connection with their movement of tainted funds.After completing a highly decorated 27-year career as a federal agent in 3 U.S. agencies, Robert is now the President of KYC Solutions, Inc., a firm that provides speaking, expert witness and consulting services to companies worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Stephen Platt, is joined by guest Robert Mazur - author of The New York Times bestseller The Infiltrator. Stephen and Robert discuss Robert's new book The Betrayal which details a second 2-year undercover assignment he carried out subsequent to the events in The Infiltrator.About Robert:Robert is the New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator, a memoir about a portion of his undercover life, acting as a conduit between ruthless Medellin Cartel drug barons and corrupt legitimate appearing senior executives that cleaned billions in blood-stained money through otherwise respectable international banks and businesses. Robert has transformed his underworld experience and current day involvement in the money laundering field into a remarkable lesson for today's business sector. He shares unique insights about how to build a team to identify and manage the type of risk that could otherwise inflict costly reputation loss for institutions, like those that have in recent years entered into Deferred Prosecution Agreements or otherwise been prosecuted for criminal offenses in connection with their movement of tainted funds.After completing a highly decorated 27-year career as a federal agent in 3 U.S. agencies, Robert is now the President of KYC Solutions, Inc., a firm that provides speaking, expert witness and consulting services to companies worldwide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of #TheSpeakerShow, Maria Franzoni interviews Robert Mazur. Robert Mazur was a highly sophisticated, mob connected, money launderer for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Drug Cartel, a criminal organisation that was, at the time, the largest drug trafficking enterprise in the world. For years, Robert was a conduit between drug barons and corrupt bankers & lawyers that taught him some of the most sophisticated and secretive methods of laundering billions. He was so well liked by his cohorts in crime around the world that they travelled to a Florida country club to attend his wedding. It was at that affair that they lost their freedom and were taken into custody by US Federal agents. What they soon learned was that he was actually a US Federal Undercover Agent. After testifying for years at trials in North America and Europe about his dealings with Escobar's killers and bankers, Robert Mazur was recruited by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to carry out another covert operation. This time, he was tasked to build a new cover, and infiltrate Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel, a cartel that had replaced Escobar's cartel as the largest in the world. As he worked his way into the Cali underworld, a silent cancer grew about him in the mafia. Unbeknownst to him, his identity had been compromised by a corrupt fellow agent. That corruption nearly cost him his life. Robert has shared both of these stories with the world. He is the NY Times Bestselling author of THE INFILTRATOR, a memoir about his deep-cover infiltration of Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel and the banks that serviced Escobar's fortunes. THE INFILTRATOR book became the basis for the internationally released movie by the same name, starring Bryan Cranston. Now, he has written his latest book, THE BETRAYAL, a memoir of his subsequent infiltration of the Cali Drug Cartel, their bankers, and his near death at the hands of a dirty fellow agent. In this fascinating episode, we discuss: Money Laundering Financial Escapades of the Underworld Corruption Drug Trafficking  Links: More about Robert Mazur The Betrayal More about Speakers Associates Connect with Speakers Associates on LinkedIn Connect with Maria on LinkedIn To book any of the speakers featured on the Speaker Show podcast, click here. Listen here: Libsyn  Apple Podcasts  Google Play Spotify

The 1980s was the wild west of drug trials. And there was no bigger cocaine cowboy than Carlos Lehder, who co-founded the Medellin Cartel. Lehder turned to Edward Shohat to represent him in a 7-month trial in which the prosecutor, nicknamed Mad Dog, called 29 snitches. In this episode, the finale of Season 4, David Oscar Markus takes Ed through the sprawling trial and the crazy turn of events after the trial ends. 

Reset talks to the retired DEA special agents who took down Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in the early 1990s. Javier Peña and Steve Murphy served as consultants on the first two seasons of the Netflix series Narcos, which follows Ecobar's rise to power as head of the Medellin Cartel. They're scheduled to speak Friday at City Winery.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast join us as we chat with Legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña and who tells the true story of how they helped put an end to one of the world's most infamous narco-terrorists Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. You may have seen  the hit show Narcos on Netflix and documentaries, or read books about the world's wealthiest, and most violent drug trafficker, but now you have the opportunity to hear the real story of what happened in the investigation of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel. They are the co-authors of the book "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar" which was the basis for the hit Netflix show, Narcos! Steve and Javier now travel the world talking about tracking down Pablo  Escobar in front of sold out crowds. They are co-hosts of the Game Of Crimes Podcast. Let's Go! 

In this episode, we will unpack lessons from Pablo Escobar. He is the notorious crime figure who was the head of the Medellin Cartel. He ran an empire that supplied over 80% of the world's cocaine at the height of his powers. Forbes magazine named him the seventh richest man in the world, with a net worth of $USD 30 billion. The recent Netflix series 'Narcos' reignited intrigue in a fascinating crime figure. Despite the violence and notoriety associated with his actions, there are still life and business lessons that can be learnt from him. His name is Pablo Escobar Gaviria and here are lessons from him. There will always be justice in the end"The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice" Martin Luther King spoke out against injustice by stating that 'the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.' This statement alludes that regardless of how successful you may seem to be, immorality will always be followed by justice. Pablo Escobar built his empire of terror, murder, extortion and service that did not advance all whom it affected. He was personally responsible for over 4000 deaths, which included the infamous plane bombing and the assassination of a presidential candidate. These acts did lead to him being beheld as 'El Patron' but in the end, he met his end through the violence he wrought. The rise and fall of Hitler, Idi Amin, Enron and Lehman Brothers are all testaments that immortality won't last. The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice. Sometimes the best negotiation is to set the terms as 'either or'"Plata o plomo" Pablo Escobar was a very shrewd businessman and an even sterner negotiator. Escobar had a very strong propensity for violence which could be offset by a sense of diplomacy - meaning bribery. Escobar's negotiation philosophy was simple - 'plata o plomo.' This means, 'silver or lead'. If you were an official or someone who could block Escobar's agenda, you could accept Escobar's money or you could accept his bullets - the choice was clear-cut. Initially, some opposed his bribes and they were very swiftly met with lead. This 'either or' stance is considered as a 'win-lose stance, which is not the most ideal according to Stephen Covey as we should always aim for a 'win-win'. However, depending on the circumstance a 'win-lose stance is the most effective. An example will be with regard to yourself in relation to a goal. Those who often reach their goals are manic with their approach and demand high standards of themselves - they have a mindset that 'it is either do or die.' Hernan Cortes landed on the shore of the 600-year-old running Aztec empire. Outnumbered and outclassed, he burnt all the boats cutting out any form of retreat. His men had no way out and they ultimately conquered the Aztecs. The United States founding fathers, Steve Jobs and Apartheid freedom fighters had the mindset of 'either or' - depending on the circumstance, this is the best form of negotiation. Philanthropy"The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you" Escobar was known in his hometown of Medellin as 'Robin Hood.' This name was as a result of having been very generous with the poor and needy. Escobar would build homes, shelters, churches, provide food as well as sponsor football teams. In what is known as his 'biggest mistake' (the act that ultimately led to his downfall) - running for political office - he would position himself as a ruthless crusader for the rights of the poor. His crusade inspired a great sense of love and loyalty from the people he gave so much to. Giving back to people who need you, whether it is time, money or talents, will lead to a much more fulfilled life. Andrew Carnegie, the steel tycoon from the plains of Scotland, wrote a statement saying he would spend the first half of his life amassing a fortune and the last half of his life-giving it away. Bill Gates has the same philosophy through his foundation and

Guest: John Moscow, Deputy Chief, Investigations Division, New York County District Attorney's Office (retired) Overview: John Moscow, the legendary Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, described the decades-defunct-but-still-notorious Bank of Credit and Commercial International to me this way: “It was a full service bank that would do anything its customers wanted.” (Emphasis mine.) Money laundering. Tax evasion. Drug trafficking. Terrorist financing. Moscow's and, more precisely, D.A. Robert M. Morgenthau's prosecution of BCCI reverberated globally as the bank pled guilty and was then liquidated in 1991. Vanity Fair magazine wrote a feature, How They Broke the Bank, the following spring that still holds up as an enthralling account of D.A.N.Y.'s dismantling of one of the then-largest banks in the world. Aside from lawmakers, regulators and educators, the world of pop culture noticed. The Infiltrator, former U.S. Customs' Agent Robert Mazur's book on the early role he played, became a movie by the same name in 2015. Bryan Cranston played the lead. American Made came out two years later detailing the improbable tale of former TWA pilot Barry Seal's drug smuggling for the Medellin Cartel, side work for the CIA and turning informant for the DEA. In this episode, Zila and Paul discuss BCCI before Paul and John revisit the investigation, the oddity of the media attention that followed, how AML efforts have fared since then and, of course, “that photo”. Time: 35 minutes

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Jhon Jairo Velasquez Vasquez alias "Popeye" was once the Medellin Cartel's chief hitman and Pablo Escobar's most trusted lieutenant. After 23 years in jail-he was released and became a social media star. Since interviewing him in November of 2017, we watched Popeye grab headlines and create controversy with his narrative. From parties raided by cops, to his Narco-tours of Medellin. In late May, just days away from Colombia's presidential election, Popeye inserts himself into the fray. And then, everything changes.  www.thesicarioeffect.com

The Medellin Cartel's victims and their families exist more as statistics than real people. Narcoterrorism has touched the lives of everyone in Colombia. Behind the stories of the plotting and scheming, are the people who were at the wrong place and the wrong time, just living their lives. Mónica Gómez Villafañe is a successful banking executive in Colombia. In 1989, a chance encounter at the Bogota airport would change her life forever. www.TheSicarioEffect.com