As Pablo Escobar was being pursued by forces within and without Colombia, many bounties were put on the kingpins head. One of those bounties, a million dollar pay day, was accepted by a former British SAS soldier who had spent plenty of time fighting on the frontlines around the world. In this episode, we hear the tale of how two British men decided that they would chase their fortune, and Pablo Escobar, in the jungles of Colombia.
Peter McAleese is a former British soldier and mercenary, renowned for his extensive military career and involvement in various conflicts around the world. Born in 1942 in Glasgow, Scotland, McAleese served in the British Army's Parachute Regiment and the SAS (Special Air Service). After leaving the military, he worked as a mercenary in Africa, particularly during the Rhodesian Bush War and the South African Border War. McAleese gained significant notoriety for his role in a failed assassination attempt on Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in the late 1980s, which was documented in his memoir and various interviews. His life story, characterized by his experiences as a soldier of fortune, has been the subject of books and documentaries, highlighting his involvement in some of the most dangerous and high-profile conflicts of the 20th century.
Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who led the Medellín Cartel, one of the most powerful and ruthless criminal organizations in history. Born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia, Escobar rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest men in the world through the illegal cocaine trade. His cartel controlled a significant portion of the global cocaine market during the 1980s and early 1990s, leading to immense wealth and power but also widespread violence and corruption in Colombia. Escobar was known for his brutal tactics, including assassinations, bombings, and bribery, to maintain his empire and evade law enforcement. Despite his criminal activities, he was also seen by some as a Robin Hood-like figure due to his investments in social projects in impoverished communities. Escobar's reign of terror ended when he was killed by Colombian National Police on December 2, 1993. His life and criminal career have been depicted in numerous books, documentaries, and the popular TV series "Narcos."
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source:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/1683502/Pablo-Escobar-million-hire-mercenaries-drug-boss-Peter-McAleese
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