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Arrested shortly thereafter, the trafficker found himself in a precarious situation. The authorities identified him as one of the most notorious drug lords and placed him at the mercy of a corrupt legal system. He recalls a vivid moment when he had to negotiate his release with the Attorney General, who provided an excessive estimate for his freedom—$250,000. This request was particularly alarming given that the cocaine which had caused their downfall had already been sold by a local associate, leaving them in a very vulnerable position without physical evidence against them.