- In the late 90’s, Colombian model photographer Baruch Vega held side-gigs as a DEA agent and drug-cartel problem-fixer.
- After moving to NYC (1970s), Vega befriended a drug trafficker then turned him into police (1985) after the friend killed mutual friends.
- After joining the DEA, Vega received over $100 million from traffickers in return for promising legal protection (light prison sentences, early raid warnings).
- After the scheme was exposed, Vega himself received a light sentence (lengthy trial would expose wider DEA corruption).
