Traffickers: Inside The Golden Triangle
Overview
Explore the gripping saga of three notorious drug lords—dubbed ‘the Opium King,’ ‘The Mekong River Pirate,’ and ‘The Playboy Drug Lord’—as their empires flourish and ultimately crumble across Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. This captivating documentary delves deep into the intricate world of the Golden Triangle, unraveling the complex dynamics of power, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of wealth that define these figures. With a blend of real-life accounts and stunning cinematography, it offers an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the drug trade in Southeast Asia.
Episodes
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1
The Opium King
In the 1970s, as heroin wreaks havoc across New York City, DEA agents join forces with Thai officials to dismantle the operations of Khun Sa, the noto...
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2
The Mekong River Pirate
Following the execution of thirteen sailors aboard a vessel on the Mekong River, a Chinese task force receives authorization to spearhead a manhunt th...
