Chapter
Betrayal in the Drug Trade
21:37 - 25:20 (03:43)
The combination of tension, money, power, beautiful women, and violence within the drug trade may seem to make betrayal commonplace, but surprisingly, people become accustomed to whatever level of money they have. Stories of kidnapping and escapes from the DEA are just a few examples of the dangers involved.
Clips
The speaker shares a story about a drug dealer who sold his first 10 kilos while sitting on a motorcycle in a parking lot, escaped the DEA and later kidnapped 100 liters of drugs from the FARC.
21:37 - 23:22 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about a drug dealer who sold his first 10 kilos while sitting on a motorcycle in a parking lot, escaped the DEA and later kidnapped 100 liters of drugs from the FARC. The speaker is then asked about the power structure of the Medellin cartel.
ChapterBetrayal in the Drug Trade
Episode#199 – Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the combination of tension, money, power, and women in the world of crime, the rate of betrayal is surprisingly low.
23:22 - 25:20 (01:57)
Summary
Despite the combination of tension, money, power, and women in the world of crime, the rate of betrayal is surprisingly low. The quick adaptation to wealth and a sense of loyalty may be contributing factors.