Escape and Evasion: The Life of a Drug Smuggler

🌟Roger Reeves grew up in poverty and had a tumultuous upbringing, including his grandfather being convicted of murder.

✈️Reeves developed a love for flying and obtained his pilot's license with the dream of becoming a missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot.

💰Reeves found himself in the world of drug smuggling, making significant amounts of money by flying marijuana across the Mexican border.

🔫Reeves faced numerous dangerous encounters, including being shot at by police and surviving a plane crash.

🚀Reeves's smuggling operations eventually came to an end after being shot down by Mexican Federal police.

What led Roger Reeves to become involved in drug smuggling?

—After facing financial difficulties, Reeves saw an opportunity to make money by smuggling marijuana across the Mexican border.

Did Roger Reeves ever get caught by the authorities?

—Although Reeves had numerous close encounters with law enforcement, he managed to evade capture throughout most of his smuggling career.

Were there any close calls or dangerous situations during his smuggling operations?

—Yes, Reeves faced life-threatening situations, including being shot at by police and surviving a plane crash.

How did Roger Reeves ultimately stop his smuggling operations?

—His smuggling career came to an end when his plane was shot down by Mexican Federal police.

What happened to Roger Reeves after his smuggling days?

—After serving time in prison, Reeves turned his life around and became an advocate for drug addiction recovery and motivational speaker.

00:02Roger Reeves had a tumultuous upbringing, including his grandfather being convicted of murder.

00:15Reeves obtained his pilot's license with the dream of becoming a missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot.

01:50Reeves entered the world of drug smuggling, making significant amounts of money by flying marijuana across the Mexican border.

06:30Reeves faced numerous dangerous encounters, including being shot at by police and surviving a plane crash.

10:00Reeves's smuggling operations came to an end after being shot down by Mexican Federal police.