💰I smuggled over $10 million worth of ecstasy into America from Holland.
🔥I ran a large-scale operation with over 200 people working for me.
⚡️I competed against rival criminal organizations, including the Gambino crime family.
💊The ecstasy market has changed due to increased government regulations.
🔒I implemented strict security measures to protect my enterprise and avoid the attention of law enforcement.
How did you smuggle the drugs into America?
—I used various methods, including hiding the pills in hollowed-out stock market annual reports and shipping them via mail.
Did you ever get caught?
—Yes, I was eventually arrested and sentenced to 9 ½ years in prison.
How did you launder the money?
—I flew people from the UK to open bank accounts and credit accounts in their names, which I used to launder the money.
Did you fear for your life?
—Yes, there were instances where my life was in danger, including threats from rival criminals and a bounty placed on me.
What lessons did you learn from this experience?
—I learned the importance of loyalty, discretion, and avoiding unnecessary risks in criminal enterprises.
00:00Introduction: My name is Shaun Attwood, and this is my story of how I became a multi-million dollar drug baron.
02:50Smuggling Operation: I smuggled over $10 million worth of ecstasy into America from Holland, using various methods and establishing a large-scale operation.
08:37Competition and Rivalries: I competed against rival criminal organizations, including the Gambino crime family, for control of the ecstasy market.
19:31Changes in the Ecstasy Market: The ecstasy market has changed due to increased government regulations and the use of alternative ingredients.
24:21Security Measures: I implemented strict security measures to protect my enterprise and avoid attracting the attention of law enforcement.
32:12Arrest and Sentencing: Eventually, I was arrested and sentenced to 9 ½ years in prison for my involvement in the illegal drug trade.
38:41Life in Prison: I experienced the dangers and racial divisions of the prison system, learning important lessons about loyalty and discretion.
45:07Conclusion: My journey as a drug baron taught me valuable lessons and gave me insights into the world of organized crime.
