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True Narcos | DEA
Jun 15, 2020
Hayley Atwell shares the story of capturing Pablo Escobar with DEA agents in Colombia. Topics include the dangers faced by the agents, espionage tactics used, the role of informants, a high-stakes encounter mistaken for an assassination attempt, the pursuit and arrest of Escobar, and reflections on his impact on drug trafficking.
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- DEA agents faced life-threatening risks pursuing Pablo Escobar in Colombia.
- Escobar's elaborate escape tactics prolonged his capture, culminating in a deadly confrontation with law enforcement.
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Hunting Pablo Escobar
The podcast delves into the gripping tale of pursuing notorious narco-trafficker Pablo Escobar in Colombia during the 1980s and 1990s. At the peak of the Medellin cartel's operations, Escobar orchestrated nefarious activities, amassing profits of $60 million daily. In response to government pressure, the cartel declared war, plunging Medellin into chaos with daily homicides and rampant violence. Young DEA agent Javier Pena reluctantly immerses himself in the Escobar case, aiming to dismantle the entire organization by targeting high-ranking traffickers and gathering crucial intel.
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