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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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Hayley Atwell

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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.

Introduction

2min

Pablo Escobar's Drug Empire

13min

The Strategic Role of Informants in Law Enforcement

8min

A High-Stakes Encounter in Hostile Territory

5min

The Pursuit of Escobar

11min

Reflections on the Impact of Pablo Escobar's Death

4min

Hayley Atwell tells the story of the capture of Pablo Escobar, with the DEA agents who helped bring him down and inspired the TV show 'Narcos'. Steve Murphy and Javier Peña found themselves in Colombia on the trail of the notorious druglord - two "gringos" with a price on their heads. What would YOU do? From SPYSCAPE, the headquarters of all things spy. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby. Music by Nick Ryan.

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