Colombia Frontline
Synopsis
800 tons of cocaine are produced annually in Colombia, fueling a violent struggle between drug traffickers and anti-drug forces.
Synopsis
Michael, a 19-year-old Frenchman, is imprisoned in Colombia for drug smuggling. He navigates life in a local prison filled with around 200 inmates. The prison operates an agricultural program where convicts work on a nearby farm. The documentary follows him from his arrest to his adaptation in custody. It also shows operations at Bogota’s El Dorado Airport, a key hub for cocaine trafficking. Colombian authorities inspect luggage and intercept drug shipments while the country produces 800 tons of cocaine annually.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Michael's life in a Colombian prison.
- See how drug traffickers use tourists to smuggle cocaine.
- Find out about the anti-drug measures at El Dorado Airport.
Did You Know
- Colombia produces 800 tons of cocaine each year.
- El Dorado Airport is a major hub for international cocaine trafficking.
- Michael, a 19-year-old Frenchman, was sentenced to six years for smuggling.
- The Colombian Army has been fighting paramilitary groups for 40 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual production of cocaine in Colombia?
Colombia produces 800 tons of cocaine per year.
What is the role of sniffer dogs at Bogota El Dorado Airport?
Sniffer dogs are used by the anti-drug Brigade to inspect packages and letters leaving Colombia for cocaine.
How long was Michael, the young Frenchman, sentenced to prison for smuggling?
Michael was sentenced to six years in prison for smuggling.
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