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Narco Warriors: Secrets From The Global Drug War

Narco Warriors: Secrets From The Global Drug War
Narcotics Trade
Cocaine
Drug Trafficking
Smuggling
London
Narco-Terrorism
Mickey Green
Miami
United Kingdom
Afghanistan
Drug Traffickers
National Security
Venezuela
Heroin
UK Customs
Operations Snowball
Heathrow Airport
Customs & Excise
Narco Subs
Barbados

The true story of how the narcotics trade went global and how a secret war still shapes our world, told by the investigators who lived it. ***As featured in Radio Times***

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In April 2026, Europol announced the interception of eight vessels in the Atlantic. Eleven tonnes of cocaine were seized, and 54 people were arrested. They called it a cocaine highway - a sophisticated network moving drugs from Latin America to Europ... more

He spent 10 years living as someone else.

He infiltrated heroin gangs, cocaine cartels and cannabis networks. Now, thanks to a hit Netflix drama, the world is finally getting to know one of Britain's most extraordinary undercover officers.

“Guy” ... more

For 25 years Luis Navia was one of the most wanted cocaine traffickers in the world, and almost nobody knew his name. Cuban-American, Georgetown-educated, he moved as much as 300 tonnes of cocaine from the Colombian cartels to the streets of Europe, ... more

They joined the same institution, in the same era, in a world that was almost entirely male. But Aimee Lisle and Natalie Reynolds took very different paths.

Lisle became one of Britain's top surveillance officers, tailing drug couriers, planting li... more

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Recent Guests

Luis Navia
Former cocaine smuggler and central figure in the interview
Medellín Cartel operations associate; later informant
Episode: 18: Crocodiles, Pablo Escobar and 300 Tonnes of Cocaine: Luis Navia In His Own Words
Jesse Fink
Author who spent years verifying Navia's story for the book Pure Narco
Author, Pure Narco
Episode: 18: Crocodiles, Pablo Escobar and 300 Tonnes of Cocaine: Luis Navia In His Own Words
Natalie Reynolds
Former customs officer and colleague featured in Bogotá postings
Her Majesty's Customs (UK)
Episode: 17: The Women of the War on Drugs: “They Didn't See Us Coming"
Aimee Lisle
Investigator and surveillance officer with years of field experience
Her Majesty's Customs (UK)
Episode: 17: The Women of the War on Drugs: “They Didn't See Us Coming"
Paul Lashmar
Journalist and academic who tracked the Wembley Mob and Mickey Green
The Observer (journalist)
Episode: 16: Sun, Sangria and Serious Organised Crime: The Costa Del Crime Story
Barry Clarke
Customs investigator with two postings abroad
HM Customs and Excise (UK)
Episode: 15: Britain's Most Wanted Drug Lord, Belgium's Cocaine Crisis & Netflix's 'Legends' Exposed
Guy Stanton
Noted in discussion but not a guest in this episode
Episode: 15: Britain's Most Wanted Drug Lord, Belgium's Cocaine Crisis & Netflix's 'Legends' Exposed
Mike Gough Cooper
Former UK Customs and Excise officer, author, unofficial historian of customs and smuggling
Author; former UK Customs and Excise
Episode: 14: The World's Second Oldest Profession
Graham Dick
Veteran of HM Customs and Excise, UK's drug liaison officer in Venezuela.
Episode: 2: Narco Terrorism & The Forever War

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Lindsay
Co-host and interviewer guiding conversations; central to framing and guiding episodes.
Graham Honey
Co-host of Narco Warriors; contributes operational and production perspectives.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Gripping insight into what goes on

    I am really enjoying this Podcast. It’s amazing what went on and is still going on to stop drug trafficking. How closely the Uk works with overseas contact’s and how dangerous it is for not only the officers but their families too!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrazySue888
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Listen now!

    Really interesting and packed with fascinating real-life accounts. The podcast is excellently hosted and does a great job of pulling you right into the heart of the narcotics scene. It’s immersive, gripping, and genuinely hard to stop listening to. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Singer
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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18: Crocodiles, Pablo Escobar and 300 Tonnes of Cocaine: Luis Navia In His Own Words
Q: Before we finished our conversation, I wanted to get Luis's view on the drugs trade as it stands today, and what he thinks the answer is.
Navia discusses legalization as a potential method to control supply and reduce violence, arguing for regulated production and quotas while acknowledging the complexity of transitioning from prohibition to a controlled system.
18: Crocodiles, Pablo Escobar and 300 Tonnes of Cocaine: Luis Navia In His Own Words
Q: I certainly know one podcast won't cover your entire story, Luis, but could I start at the beginning?
Navia outlines his Cuba-rooted upbringing, Georgetown education, and early Miami experiences that connected him to the drug world, setting the stage for a rapid ascent into international cocaine logistics.
14: The World's Second Oldest Profession
Q: You said to me that smuggling was the second oldest profession. Just how old is it?
Smuggling goes back to ancient times and is tied to the movement of borders and taxes; it's rooted in long-standing cultural practices and has persisted through multiple eras, evolving in method but not in core purpose.
6: Gunfights and Drug Busts in Paradise
Q: What happened the night of the gunfight in Barbados?
The operation went awry as traffickers opened fire during the drug landing, leading to a chaotic exchange of gunfire where the authorities fired over 600 shots, yet ultimately found no drugs, raising questions about their operational success.
6: Gunfights and Drug Busts in Paradise
Q: How important was Miami to the international drugs trade when you arrived there?
Miami was at the crossroads of international drug trafficking and was extremely busy; it represented a melting pot of drug importation and money laundering linked to South America and beyond.

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The show casts a hard-edged view of the global narcotics trade, told through investigators and researchers who lived the stories. Across episodes, listeners hear frontline policing, undercover work, historical case studies, and international cooperation, with a notable emphasis on personal risk, ethics, and resilience in high-stakes environments. A recurring strength is the blend of firsthand operational detail with historical context, delivered by guests who span law enforcement, journalism, and criminology, often highlighting gender dynamics and the human costs of the drug war. This combination makes it compelling for audiences who want practical insights, credible expertise, and vivid, narrative-driven reporting on a long-running global ... more

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