TRIGGERnometry Undercover Cop: "Drug Policing Makes Things Worse"
May 26, 2022
Neil Woods, a former undercover UK police officer, now champions drug policy reform after years infiltrating drug gangs. He shares eye-opening insights into the futility of aggressive drug policing, emphasizing its negative impact on vulnerable communities. Neil argues that existing drug policies often exacerbate crime and corruption, and he advocates for legal regulation of drug markets as a more effective solution. He also discusses systemic issues within law enforcement and calls for a reevaluation of societal approaches to addiction.
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Cheap Sex for Sale
- Neil Woods recounts an encounter with a young woman offering sex for drugs.
- This highlighted the futility of his efforts and the lack of resources for vulnerable individuals.
Cammie's Betrayal
- Neil Woods befriended and manipulated a vulnerable man named Cammie to infiltrate a drug gang.
- Cammie's subsequent arrest and suicidal thoughts revealed the ruthlessness of undercover policing.
Two Hours
- A seven-month undercover operation targeting the Burger Bar Boys only disrupted the drug supply for two hours.
- This demonstrates the futility of drug policing and the market's ability to quickly adapt.
