How Roger Reaves Became The Medellin Cartel's #1 Drug Pilot
Aug 19, 2023
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Roger Reaves, former drug smuggler turned pilot who worked with Pablo Escobar, shares thrilling stories about being shot out of the air, prison escapes, smuggling drugs across borders, dangerous flying, escaping prison, and exploring the culture of the drug trade.
Roger Reaves shares his experiences as a drug smuggler and the dangers he faced, including being shot down and escaping from authorities.
Working with Colombians provided Roger with better organization and professionalism compared to the Mexican drug scene.
Roger's trust in an individual to unload a boat resulted in losing a significant amount of money.
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Summary of podcast episode
The podcast episode features an interview with Roger Reeves, a former drug smuggler known as the 'Rooster'. Roger shares his experiences and insights into the world of drug trafficking in the 1970s and 1980s. He discusses how he got involved in smuggling marijuana, his daring escapes from authorities, and the risks and challenges he faced. Despite facing several close calls and being shot down multiple times, Roger remained calm and resourceful. He reflects on the fast money, the dangers he encountered, and his eventual arrest in Mexico. The episode provides a glimpse into the life of a drug smuggler and the impact it had on Roger and his family.
Dealing with Difficulties in Mexico
The speaker describes facing numerous challenges and dangers in Mexico, including arrests, torture, and dangerous airplane flights.
Networking with Colombians
The speaker discusses his experience working with Colombians and the benefits of their organization and professionalism compared to the Mexican drug scene.
Unloading a Boat Gone Wrong
The speaker recounts a situation where he trusted an individual to unload a boat for him and ended up losing a significant amount of money.
Introduction to the Colombian Cartels
The speaker describes meeting Fernando Galeano and his wife, who introduced him to the Medellin cartel and the cocaine business.
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!