The Rest Is Classified 78. The Hunt for Pablo Escobar: Death Squads & Delta Force (Ep 5)
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Aug 31, 2025 After Pablo Escobar's dramatic prison escape, a high-stakes manhunt begins with the involvement of an elite Delta Force team. The collaboration between U.S. intelligence and the Colombian military faces bureaucratic hurdles as they race against time. The emergence of Los Pepes escalates the violence, adding another layer of chaos to the hunt. As Escobar’s empire crumbles under pressure, the narrative unfolds through tactical operations and betrayals, providing a gripping glimpse into this tumultuous chapter in drug trafficking history.
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US Sees Opportunity In Escobar's Escape
- The US saw Escobar's escape as an opportunity to provide stronger tools rather than lamenting his freedom.
- Legal and resource hurdles had already been cleared, making American intervention feasible and rapid.
Delta Force Origins And Mission
- Delta Force was created in 1977 drawing inspiration from the British SAS and Vietnam-era Project Delta.
- It was designed for deep-penetration, covert counterterrorism and unconventional missions.
Delta Deploys Rapidly To Colombia
- Four days after Escobar walked out of La Catedral, eight Delta operators led by Jerry Boykin were on the ground in Bogota.
- They arrived covertly in civilian clothes to train and advise Colombia's search block.