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Initially, the trafficker and his associates planned to transport 300 kilograms of cocaine from Bolivia and Colombia to the United States. Despite the significant weight, they aimed to finance their operation with only $150,000 of their own money, relying on credit for the remaining amount. The high prices of cocaine at the time meant that this venture had the potential to yield impressive profits. Profit estimates suggested $50,000 per load, which, in comparison to the current market, would be equivalent to operating on a much larger scale today.