Jun 2024

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The 64 Million Percent Mark-up | 3

The Times & True Crime Australia

About this episode

As cocaine is smuggled out of South America it multiplies in value, driving people to extremes.

Stephen Drill follows the trail to Mexico and uncovers how the numbers used by law enforcement do not add up.

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