Owen Hanson on How He Smuggled $4M of Cartel Coke into Australia
In a gripping interview, Owen Hanson revealed the intricate operation used to smuggle $4 million worth of cartel cocaine into Australia, one of the world's toughest drug importation markets. After losing access to established cartel routes, Hanson collaborated with a high-profile Australian crime kingpin to devise a cunning plan. Meeting secretly in Fiji, they hatched the idea to convert cocaine into a liquid form disguised inside dark wine bottles from Napa Valley. Using Everclear alcohol, Hanson dissolved cocaine into liquid, carefully bottling and sealing it to resemble legitimate wine shipments. The packages were shipped as “samples” to avoid suspicion. Despite limited resources and constant FBI surveillance, Hanson orchestrated this bold smuggling method, leveraging wine’s unsuspected status to move significant quantities of cocaine. The ingenious scheme highlights the lengths traffickers go to bypass stringent security in Australia’s heavily policed ports.
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Aries Spears: Sebastian Telfair Ratted on Kobe! That was a B**** Move!
In a recent interview with VladTV, comedian Aries Spears didn’t hold back when discussing former NBA player Sebastian Telfair’s controversial past. Spears, known for his sharp takes, revealed that Telfair “ratted on Kobe,” calling it “a b**** move.” The conversation unfolded amid talks about NBA gambling scandals involving notable names like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, leading Vlad and Spears to touch on various NBA-related controversies.
Sebastian Telfair, once a highly touted basketball prodigy, has faced legal troubles, including prison time for NBA health care fraud and probation violations. VladTV noted Telfair’s fall from grace, from Slam magazine cover star alongside LeBron James to incarceration and life back in the projects. Spears expressed disappointment over Telfair’s choices, highlighting the harsh realities basketball players can face off the court.
This candid exchange sheds light on the complicated lives behind the NBA spotlight and the tough consequences of betrayal—both on and off the court.
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Wack100 & DJ Akademiks Argue Over Max B Allegedly Snitching
In a heated online debate, Wack100 and DJ Akademiks clashed over allegations that Max B cooperated with authorities while incarcerated. The controversy centers on Max B allegedly providing information about an accomplice involved in a murder and robbery case—details that led to the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of the woman linked to the crime. Wack100 presented paperwork and recordings as evidence, arguing that Max B’s cooperation amounted to snitching, violating the street code. Akademiks challenged this interpretation, suggesting some cooperation might be overstated or framed by legal strategy. Wack100 insisted the documents clearly show Max B helped law enforcement locate the woman, which in their world constitutes snitching. The disagreement highlights differing perspectives on loyalty, legal realities, and street ethics surrounding Max B’s legacy. Both personalities engaged in a candid exchange moderated by Vlad, sparking further discussion about the blurred lines between cooperation and survival in the criminal justice system.
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Trap Lore Ross Asks DJ Vlad if It Was Dangerous Asking Gang Interview Questions in 2008
In a recent interview, Trap Lore Ross revisited DJ Vlad’s early documentary work, notably the 2008 film *Ghost Ride the Whip*, which captured the Bay Area’s hyphy movement. Vlad shared how making the film was a labor of love amid a shifting hip-hop media landscape. As he launched Vlad TV, Vlad filmed and edited the documentary largely on his own, navigating distribution deals that offered little financial reward despite the film’s local success. Reflecting on the risk involved, Vlad highlighted the limited resources and exposure compared to today’s digital platforms like YouTube and Netflix. He acknowledged the challenges of engaging with gang culture and sensitive interview topics back then but emphasized that the real danger came from the uncertainty of the industry rather than personal safety. Vlad’s experience underscores how hip-hop media has evolved from niche DVDs to booming streaming content, with documentary filmmaking now a viable path for storytelling and revenue.
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Darren Monahan on Becoming San Quentin Prison Guard,Threatened for Calling Black Inmate Boy (Part 1)
Former San Quentin prison guard and undercover detective Darren Monahan recently shared insights from his early days working at the infamous California prison. Growing up near the Bay Area, Monahan initially considered becoming a police officer but was recruited unexpectedly at a local fair by San Quentin’s hiring team in 1985. Intrigued by the pay and opportunity, he applied and eventually graduated from the Corrections Academy.Starting as a 21-year-old in what was then considered one of the toughest prisons in America, Monahan’s first assignment was working the kitchen alone before dawn. He quickly learned the intricate and dangerous realities of prison life, including handling inmates of varying security levels and understanding prison culture—where even sugar was a coveted commodity. Monahan recounted moments of tension, including being threatened when he called a Black inmate “boy,” highlighting the volatile environment guards faced daily. His experience sheds light on the challenges and complexities of working behind San Quentin’s walls during its notorious era.
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