heretics. 606. I Ask Notorious Drug Lord: "Are You A Psychopath?"
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Jan 10, 2026 Pieter Tritton, known as Posh Pete, is a former high-level organized crime figure and author with a turbulent past as a drug trafficker. He candidly discusses his rise in the drug scene, revealing shocking stories from his youth and early arrests. Tritton explores the psychology behind his actions, intriguingly describing himself as a psychopath. Listeners will be gripped by his experiences in brutal Ecuadorian prisons, the tactics he used to survive, and his reflections on life after crime, wrapped in the fascinating contrast of his calm demeanor and extreme lifestyle.
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Escape Plot In Interpol Cell Foiled
- In Interpol custody he and others plotted an escape through a hollow partition wall but were discovered and recaptured.
- He later preferred Ecuadorian corruption chances over British prisons for potential bribery, escape or paid removal.
Buying Cells And Running A Prison Wing
- He bought and upgraded cells in Quito prison, ran a wing, and even rented cells to others; prison life had commercial aspects.
- He formed a gang called Eurobander and enjoyed privileges until violence escalated.
Fuga Masiva Plans And Transfer To Guayaquil
- Tritton planned large escapes including tunnels and helicopter lifts with FARC associates and nearly executed a full 'fuga masiva'.
- Authorities discovered plans and he was transferred to Guayaquil, a far more violent prison controlled by gangs.
