Mexico’s Notorious Narco Pilots

Since the 1990’s Mexico’s Narco Pilots have risked life and limb transporting drugs for the Cartels. It’s a risky game but many are attracted to it by the upwards of $12,000 they can earn with every flight. In this new VICE documentary, we speak with these daredevils about the risks and rewards for...

21 min - True Crime - VICE

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