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Roger Reaves

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William Roger Reaves is an American pilot who alleges that he was one of the most prolific drug smugglers in history. He worked for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. Reaves first met Barry Seal on a flight returning from Honduras after Seal's release from prison, according to Kings of Cocaine. Reaves is credited with discovering Seal and employing him as a pilot in drug-smuggling operations approximately two years before Seal began working directly with the Medellín Cartel.

Across 1 conversation, Roger Reaves ranges across drug trade, Pablo Escobar, Medellin Cartel. Roger Reaves smuggled drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, experiencing immense wealth and danger. Reaves argues the U.S. war on drugs has cost $1 trillion since 1971 with limited success.

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Reaves describes the Medellin Cartel's structure as more akin to an insurance company with multiple power centers, challenging the notion of Escobar's sole leadership.

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Reaves' account of escaping from five prisons, including a 31-foot jump onto a car, provides unique insights into the lengths individuals will go to evade capture.

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Reaves highlights the financial implications of drug legalization, estimating a $13.7 billion impact that could fund public education.

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