How Crime Works | Podcast

Dr. Adi Jaffe, a former meth distributor, shares his experience of selling and manufacturing meth in Southern California. He describes the poorly equipped labs and the use of Airbnbs to conceal illegal activities. In farming communities, meth manufacturers often used vans or RVs to avoid detection, leading to accidents and explosions. The most common method of manufacturing meth involved extracting ephedrine from Sudafed pills. Meth labs are often set up quickly in short-term rentals and lack proper equipment, resulting in a strong ammonia smell. The use of Airbnbs allows for easy concealment of illegal activities, leading to an increase in drug busts in Southern California. In farming communities, meth manufacturers used vans or RVs to avoid detection, but this led to accidents and explosions. The most common method of manufacturing meth involved extracting ephedrine from Sudafed pills using chemical interactions. These recipes were closely guarded and the cooks had a high standing

in the world of drug addiction and crime. Smurfs, or meth-manufacturing runners, were employed by small-time dealers in large numbers. The use of Airbnbs in Southern California has allowed for the concealment of illegal activities, such as drug labs. In farming communities, meth dealers used vans or RVs to avoid detection while transporting stolen ingredients, leading to accidents and explosions. Meth production involves extracting ephedrine from Sudafed pills and using chemical interactions to create a clear liquid, which is then dried into a powder. The demand for meth led to people stealing ingredients from pharmacies, resulting in a profit of $10,000-$15,000. The quality of the meth was affected by the cooking method and impurities, with P2P meth being highly sought after for its blue tint. This is similar to the plot of "Breaking Bad." In farming communities, meth dealers and manufacturers used vans or RVs to avoid detection while stealing nitrogen-rich fertilizer for meth

production. The most common method involved extracting ephedrine from Sudafed pills, and the resulting meth was highly sought after. The author, a former drug dealer, shares their experience of buying large amounts of meth from a woman named [beep] and her associates, who lived in a warehouse and had a hierarchy of payment. The author's labs were not robbed and the drugs were quickly supplied. Chemical interactions are used to create a clear liquid that is dried to produce a powder, similar to Coca-Cola's recipe. The demand for meth in the late 1990s led to people stealing ingredients and the quality of the meth was affected by the cooking method. P2P meth, known for its blue tint, was highly sought after. The author shares their experience as a drug dealer, buying large amounts of meth from a woman named [beep] who lived in a warehouse. The dark web made it difficult to track and stop drug manufacturing and distribution. The supply of drugs was unreliable and ephedrine pills were

used in the past to make drugs. The demand for meth in the late 1990s led to people stealing ingredients and creating a hierarchy of payment among drug dealers. The author shares their experience as a dealer, facing the challenges of unreliable supply and the use of alternative suppliers. The dark web made it difficult to track and stop the distribution of drugs. The author shares their experience as a drug dealer, discussing the hierarchy of payment, the risk of robbery, and the unreliable supply of drugs. They also mention the use of ephedrine pills in drug production and their search for alternative suppliers. The author eventually meets with a reliable cartel to exchange money for drugs, highlighting the prevalence of Mexican superlabs in the US drug market. Drug dealers face high risk of robbery and unreliable drug supply, leading to a shift towards using the dark web and Mexican superlabs for production and distribution. The speaker sought out alternative suppliers and

eventually met with a reliable cartel for their drug needs. The majority of meth in the US is now produced in Mexico, leading to a rise in stronger and more harmful P2P meth. The speaker sought out alternative suppliers for ephedrine pills and eventually met with a reliable cartel on a dirt road. Meth production has shifted to Mexican superlabs, leading to stronger and more harmful P2P meth. The speaker stopped selling drugs after realizing the negative consequences and was later involved in a motorcycle accident where toxic chemicals used for making meth were found in their home. The speaker had a meeting with a reliable cartel to exchange money for drugs, but stopped selling due to the negative consequences and their own involvement in a motorcycle accident. Meth production in Mexico has increased due to lower regulations and skilled chemists, leading to a shift towards stronger and more harmful P2P meth. The speaker was caught with illegal substances and a gun, but their lawyer

convinced them to seek treatment for their addiction to avoid a potential 15-18 year prison sentence. Meth production in Mexico is easier and cheaper, leading to a rise in P2P meth which is stronger and causing more mental health issues. The speaker, who used to sell drugs, stopped due to the negative consequences and a near-death experience. They were caught with illegal substances and faced a long prison sentence, but their lawyer convinced them to seek treatment for their addiction. The speaker and a judge agreed to a creative sentence of 364 days in rehab, highlighting the issue of mass incarceration. The speaker stopped selling drugs after realizing the negative impact it had on others and the risk it posed to their own life. They were caught with illegal substances and faced a potential prison sentence, but their lawyer convinced them to seek treatment for their addiction. They were given a creative sentence and turned their life around. The speaker reflects on their privilege

as a first-generation immigrant and their successful path to becoming a professor at UCLA. The speaker was caught with an illegal gun and drugs they were manufacturing, facing a potential sentence of 15-18 years. Their lawyer convinced them to seek treatment for their drug addiction and they were given a creative sentence of 364 days in rehab. The speaker reflects on their privilege as a first-generation immigrant and acknowledges the issue of mass incarceration. Despite efforts to stop meth production, it continues to grow due to lack of effective methods and attention focused on opioids. The speaker and a judge agreed to an open plea at a rehab in Pasadena, California, resulting in a creative sentence of 364 days with a warning for future criminal activity. The speaker reflects on their privilege as a first-generation immigrant and their journey to becoming a professor at UCLA. Despite efforts to stop meth production and use, it continues to grow due to a lack of understanding of

the root causes. The high costs of interdiction and incarceration for drug-related crimes contribute to the issue of mass incarceration in the US. The speaker, a first-generation immigrant from the Middle East, reflects on their privilege as a young white male and their journey to becoming a professor at UCLA. Despite efforts to stop meth production and use, it continues to grow due to a lack of understanding and focus on the root causes. The war on drugs in the US has been a failure, with a large portion of the incarcerated population struggling with addiction. It is important to recognize that addiction affects people from all backgrounds and the war on drugs is ultimately a war on ourselves. The government's attempts to stop meth production and use through prohibition and interdiction have been ineffective. While there has been a public campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of meth, the supply and demand for the drug continues to grow. The focus on stopping the supply of

chemicals has not addressed the root cause of the increase in meth use. The war on drugs in the US has been a failure, with a large portion of the incarcerated population struggling with addiction. The speaker shares their experience of unintentionally getting involved in a cartel deal, highlighting the importance of focusing efforts on addressing addiction rather than criminalizing those struggling with it. The speaker, a former drug dealer and addict, shares their experiences and insights on the rising use of methamphetamine and the failure of the war on drugs in the United States. They emphasize the need to understand and address the root causes of addiction, rather than solely focusing on stopping the supply of drugs. The speaker now dedicates their life to helping others with addiction through their treatment center, online platform, and book. The war on drugs in the US has been unsuccessful, with a large portion of the population struggling with addiction. The speaker, a former

drug dealer and addict, now dedicates their life to helping others with addiction. The article "The Abstinence Myth" discusses the author's experiences as a former heroin smuggler and how he now helps others. The article discusses the speaker's past involvement in the drug trade and their journey towards turning their life around. It also explores the insights of former heroin smuggler David McMillan and the prevalence of heroin production and distribution in various countries. The article advises seeking heroin directly from the source rather than through introductions. The article discusses the journey of a former drug dealer who turned their life around after serving time in jail and now helps others with addiction through blogging, speaking, and running a treatment center. The author, a former heroin smuggler, shares insights into the world of heroin trafficking and the prevalence of production in countries like Afghanistan. He also discusses his experience helping a local

village and learning about the cultivation and processing of heroin by simple people in the countryside. The article discusses the misconception that one must be ready to quit in order to improve their life. The author, a former heroin smuggler, shares insights into the world of heroin trafficking and the involvement of many people at a low level. He also discusses the production and distribution of heroin in various countries, and the process of creating opium involves basic equipment and skilled artisans.