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Part 1: DEA Agent Abe Collins: When Crack Hit Memphis, Addicts Would Do Anything for the Next Hit
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In a revealing interview, DEA Agent Abe Collins opened up about the rampant drug trafficking in Memphis during the height of the cocaine epidemic. Collins explained how cocaine primarily originated from Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia, entering the U.S. through various routes including planes, boats, and even tunnels along the Mexico border. Notably, he exposed a troubling reality: some Memphis police officers were not just combating drugs—they were active participants in the drug trade themselves.
Collins recounted a case where an officer was caught stashing cocaine at his girlfriend’s house, highlighting a disturbing overlap between law enforcement and drug dealing. “These people are not really police; they’re drug dealers hiding in police uniforms,” Collins stated. While reluctant to estimate how many officers were involved, he acknowledged that corruption existed but emphasized that many good officers also served the city. This insider view sheds light on the complexities of policing amid the drug crisis in Memphis.
