Drug Lords: The Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190537903X ISBN 13: 9781905379033

Synopsis

The Cali drug cartel changed the face of organised crime. For over twenty years it pumped thousands of tons of cocaine across the world, laundered billions of pounds in illegal profits and was responsible for untold murders and assassinations. Based in the city of Cali, the three founders brought an unprecedented degree of organisation and planning to the drugs trade and through violence, terrorism, intimidation and bribery they became a major threat to society. For the first time the gang's founders are scrutinised and the efforts that brought them to justice are recreated.

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Review

'A explosive expose ... gripping stuff.' -- MAXIM

'An epic tale of big business, greed, violence and corruption.'
-- THE NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

'If you liked Mark Bowden's 'Killing Pablo', you'll love this.' -- FHM

The most detailed study of the murky world of narcotics traffickers this reviewer has seen. Highly recommended.' -- CHOICE MAGAZINE

About the Author

Ron Chepesiuk is the author of 18 books, including "Hard Target: The US's War with International Drug Trafficking, 1982-1997" and "War on Drugs: An International Encyclopedia." He is a Fulbright Scholar and teached writing in the journalism program for UCLA's Extension Division.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190537903X
• ISBN 13: 9781905379033
• Binding: Paperback