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Inside the global cocaine industry, where profits are counted up in millions and losses measured out in murders.

This worldwide investigation from The Times, Sunday Times and NewsCorp Australia, reveals how the drug business works like any multi-billion dollar corporation.

Cocaine Inc. is hosted by Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, David Collins, northern editor at The Sunday Times, a... more

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A young woman murdered in an Australian country town. People too afraid to speak for decades are finally breaking their silence. What happened in 23-year-old Rachelle Childs' final nine hours?

Now, 24 years since Rachelle was murdered, an unstop... more

A killer is on the loose in an Australian country town.

Excited for the June long weekend, bubbly 23-year-old Rachelle Childs leaves work, calls her sister, and is dead within hours. Her burning, partially naked body is found nine hours later in bu... more

Stephen Drill talks to journalist Richard McColl about living and working at the centre of the global cocaine trade.

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Cocaine Inc. hosts Fiona, David and Stephen answer your questions about the drug business and how they made the series. 

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Recent Guests

Stephen Mee
Reformed criminal and former drug trafficker turned artist
Episode: Bonus episode: The Artist
Richard Carr
Former Detective Superintendent and current lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University
Episode: The Woodchurch Estate | 5
Paul Warmsley
Former drug dealer and now a researcher at Liverpool University
Liverpool University
Episode: The Woodchurch Estate | 5
William Renee Salamanca-Ramirez
Director General of the Colombian National Police
Colombian National Police
Episode: The 64 Million Percent Mark-up | 3
Jose Fernando Carvajal-Rueda
Former policeman and coca crop eradication officer
Episode: The Sweet Song | 2
Tim Edwards
Father of Elle Edwards
Episode: A Shooting at Christmas | 1

Hosts

Fiona Hamilton
Chief reporter at The Times and host, bringing in-depth journalistic expertise to discussions about the cocaine trade and its societal implications.
Stephen Drill
National correspondent at News Corp Australia, contributing a unique perspective on the drug trade and its impact in different regions.
David Collins
Northern editor at The Sunday Times, engaging listeners with thought-provoking discussions on the complexities surrounding cocaine and its trade.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Well done

    Highly informative and a credit to the great work by the journalists and others involved.

    Definitely worth the time to listen to.

    Thanks all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gee Tee !
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Save yourself the bother

    1. Cocaine is never the value reported by authorities.

    2.Pablo Escobar was a thing.

    3.Drug barons have sketchy morals.

    4.The homicides in Liverpool were carried out by low IQ (who believe they're high status) scallies with access to automatics. Unsurprisingly, not by those who think police attention to their work is a nuisance.

    All delivered by voices ideally suited to the kind of print journalism your grandparents still read.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Billy Beeftoe
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Gripping. Educational.

    An absolute must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Rhys
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Thank you, I had no idea about any of this. I will always see cocaine as stained with blood, each time I visualise it from now on. Cocaine users need to know they are contributing to murder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JadeFlosser
    Australia9 months ago
  • Gold bullion to comedy gold

    Undercover hack: Is it okay that the money came from drugs?

    Gold seller: can’t hear you mate, it’s a bad line.

    Undercover hack: I SAID IS IT OKAY IF THE MONEY COMES FROM THE SALE OF DRUGS?

    Subtle as a brick.🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bluegirlblonde
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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There are mixed reviews regarding pace, with some episodes deemed slow, yet many find the content important and eye-opening.
Listeners often appreciate the journalistic depth and quality of storytelling, calling it riveting and educational.
This podcast provides an insightful and thought-provoking look into the cocaine industry, connecting personal accounts with broader societal issues.

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The 64 Million Percent Mark-up | 3
Q: How dangerous is the Colombian police job?
It is very demanding work, especially in certain areas requiring security detachment due to attacks by terrorist groups.
Bonus episode: The Artist
Q: What does your daily life look like now after prison?
It's not so bad now, but it's always there in the background, what you've been through, and looking behind your back.
Bonus episode 2: Question Time
Q: Did you think about glamorizing crime when you were making the podcast?
They aimed not to glorify criminals but to provide insight into the cocaine trade's structure and its real-world impact, placing the victims at the center of the narrative.
Bonus episode 2: Question Time
Q: What happens to the illegal items like cocaine, cash, and weapons that get seized by the authorities?
Seized items such as cocaine and cash often stay in storage until the legal process is complete, after which they may be disposed of or used to fund law enforcement efforts.
Bonus episode 3: Colombia - seized and stolen again
Q: Where do you sit on the question of legalizing cocaine?
I tend to lean towards some form of regulation, but it needs to be an entirely international agreement; if the US isn’t on board, it won’t work.

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Exploring the intricate operations within the global cocaine industry, this podcast sheds light on the dark world wherein the drug trade operates like any other multi-billion dollar corporation. A variety of episodes unravel the tangled narratives of violence, crime, and corruption linked to cocaine, often featuring firsthand accounts from journalists, law enforcement, and even reformed criminals. Unique storytelling elements, including personal anecdotes and investigative insights, reveal the economic and societal impacts of the drug trade, alongside discussions on potential solutions to combat the pervasive issues it creates.

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