Part 1: Pete Charette – The French Connection, Op. Southern Comfort, int'l undercover DEA narcotics agent
Episode 166, Oct 14, 04:01 AM
Pete Charette served in the US Army, Broward (FL) Sheriff’s Office, and DEA – a lifetime of public service. And he participated in some of the most infamous and dangerous cases around the world.
Murph welcomes back Pete Charette, a former law enforcement officer with a rich history in undercover operations. Pete details his experiences in various undercover operations, including the pivotal roles he played in the real French Connection, and the infamous Southern Comfort operation, one of the largest cocaine conspiracy cases in U.S. history. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the drug war and the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating drug trafficking.