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Tony Saggers
Former head of intelligence at the UK's National Crime Agency and an expert in global drug smuggling, who appears as the episode's subject-matter guest explaining narcotics routes and state-level corruption.
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Jan 7, 2026
• 34min
Was Nicolás Maduro flooding Britain’s streets with cocaine?
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Tony Saggers, former head of intelligence at the UK's National Crime Agency and a drug smuggling expert, shares insights into Venezuela's role as a cocaine launching point for Europe. He discusses the intricate routes from South America to the UK, highlighting how state corruption facilitates drug trafficking. Saggers evaluates the plausibility of Nicolás Maduro running cartels and the challenges of proving a head of state’s criminal involvement. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent U.S. actions against Maduro and the potential effects on Britain's drug trade.
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