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As time passed and more violent confrontations became commonplace, Ruben’s moral compass began to waver. Following a severe incident and a betrayal from his peers, he decided to turn against the very system he was once a part of and began operating as a drug dealer. He sold narcotics, embracing a lifestyle that he had once condemned. This period was riddled with betrayal, violence, and criminal activity, leading to his arrest in 2001 and subsequent conviction for drug trafficking.