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This is the end of the line. I'm just about to go in, knock on the door of a $10 million house that is accused of being the proceeds of crime. Over the past year, I've been part of a team investigating the global cocaine business. So you were part of a group that smuggled £100 million out of the UK. How do you reflect on moving that amount of money
Between us, we visited 10 different cities in six countries, traveling over 50,000 kilometers, uncovering an industry where the profits are counted up in millions and the losses measured out in murders. Where those in charge don't care about the human cost. It's only business. And right now, business is good.
And I'm like, torture cell, what are you talking about? I'm down here in a narco tunnel. And I say to my God, forgive them. I don't think we can arrest our way out of this. Just between you and me, just between you and me, literally, some of the money might be from, like, drugs in the UK. Are you worried about my safety? Of course. You are my guest.
The first time I saw the money, I felt like I was in a film. I couldn't believe how much it was. And I thought, what have I got myself into? I'm Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, and this is Cocaine Inc. The new eight-part series starts on Sunday 9th June. Make sure you hit follow so you don't miss an episode.