Former DEA Agent Mike Fredericks tells his story of operating in Colombia during the heigh of the Medellin Cartel, and his teams ongoing operations to catch Pablo Escobar and the Ochoa brothers.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Tranquilandia: The World's Largest Lab Seizure
00:36 - Undercover Operations: Meth Dealing in Spokane
02:11 - Reflections on Law Enforcement Career
03:01 - The Las Vegas Medical Doctor Case
04:09 - Meeting Future Wife and Moving to Colombia
05:46 - Adjusting to Life in Colombia
06:11 - Initial Impressions and Work in Bogotá
07:24 - The Impact of Violence on Family Life
08:18 - Experiences with Colombian Law Enforcement
10:49 - Transition to Bogotá: A New Chapter
11:34 - Personal Tragedy and a New Beginning
12:18 - Adjusting to Life in Colombia
13:50 - Initial Impressions and Work in Bogotá
15:46 - The Impact of Violence on Family Life
17:24 - Experiences with Colombian Law Enforcement
20:34 - The Threat Landscape for DEA Agents and Their Families
21:42 - Targeting of DEA Agents and the Escalation of Violence
22:19 - Tranquilandia Raid: A Turning Point
25:03 - The Role of FARC and the Evolution of Drug Trafficking
25:42 - Personal Experience and Testimony on Cocaine Trafficking
27:02 - The Impact of Violence on Colombian Society and U.S. Interests
30:00 - The Rise of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel
31:30 - DEA and CIA Dynamics in South America
32:09 - The Nicaraguan Connection and International Drug Trafficking
33:23 - Operation Involving Barry Seal and Nicaraguan Government
35:03 - First Days in Colombia: A Dinner Invitation Mix-Up
37:33 - Searching for Opium Cultivations in Eastern Colombia
39:15 - The Escalating Situation in Colombia and Decision to Leave
41:02 - Considering a Move to Istanbul, Turkey
42:39 - Offer to Work in Lahore, Pakistan
43:02 - Reflections on Leaving Colombia Without Closure
44:17 - Decision to Move On from Colombia
45:05 - Planning to Travel and See the World from Pakistan
46:30 - Reflections on Closing the Chapter on Colombia
46:43 - Remembering Kiki Camarena and the Impact of His Story
49:18 - The Complexity and Challenges of DEA Operations Globally
52:00 - The Nature of DEA Operations and the Focus on Specific Missions
53:00 - The Timeline and Focus of Narcos Compared to Real DEA Operations
54:32 - The Complexity of Global DEA Operations
55:03 - Arrival and Initial Impressions of Pakistan
56:43 - The Heat and Welcome Party in Lahore, Pakistan
57:00 - The New Role and Objectives in Pakistan
58:43 - Importance of Pakistan in the Global Drug Trade
1:00:04 - The Quality and Sources of Heroin
1:02:04 - Observations on Corruption in Pakistan
1:03:14 - Challenges with Corruption and Drug Seizures
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