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Jason's successful operations in cocaine came with its own set of risks, especially after the horrifying murder of a cartel-connected family which led to a halt in his connections. The unexpected turn of events drove him to explore new avenues for sourcing drugs and led him eventually to forge ties with Colombian cartel families.
Utilizing innovative smuggling techniques, Vrabec capitalized on the underbelly of South Florida drug distribution. He transitioned from small-time operations to smoothly orchestrating larger shipments. Ultimately, he moved from dealing cocaine to dominating the oxycodone market, running pain clinics and generating monthly incomes in the millions during the early days of the American opioid epidemic.