
Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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The Calabrian mafia in this country is nothing more than some fruit and veggie farmers who dabble in drugs…
They are a joy ever effective at standing over fellow calabrians and anyone else who wants to fear shadows like Colin.
Honestly he and this operation are a massive waste of resources and time.
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You ain’t Donnie brascoe colin that’s for sure. Your entire police force and prosecution team who are meant to support you think the same as well.
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I binged this podcast, couldn’t get enough. Loved the graphic insight into undercover policing and the vivid storytelling. I’m absolutely hooked
I enjoyed listening to every detail of this. In fact, Colin, I think I may have met you before. Your voice sounded familiar, after hearing you, I googled your photo and think I may have met you in a Melbourne nightclub called Seven in the mid 2000’s? With my then girlfriend, Lauren. Then you drove us home. Anyway, I am surprised I remembered this. Thanks heaps the ride home Colin, if this was you? Your true story is very insightful and interesting.
Cheers, Rob
So gla we got an extra episode. Brilliant Podcast and hats off to Colin. You’re an extraordinary man and now deserve all the relaxation and peace you can get. Thanks for keeping our country like you did.
Very well presented
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This podcast offers a gripping exploration of the world of undercover policing, centered around the experiences of a former detective who infiltrated the Australian mafia for an extensive 37 months. Listeners are taken inside the high-stakes environment of organized crime, drug conspiracies, and the relentless pursuit of justice, particularly highlighting the tragic bombing of the National Crime Authority building which claimed the life of a police officer. The narrative is rich with vivid storytelling, emotional testimonies, and reflections on the toll that such a dangerous job takes on the individuals involved, making it a must-listen for true crime enthusiasts.
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