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American drug smuggler Not to be confused with Roger Reeves.
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William Roger Reaves
Reaves in 2022
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPilot
OrganizationMedellín Cartel
Known forSmuggling drugs
Notable workSmuggler (book)
Criminal chargesIllegal drug trade
Criminal penaltyImprisonment
Criminal statusReleased
SpouseMarrie J. Reaves
ChildrenMiriam, Rhett

William Roger Reaves is an American pilot who alleges that he was one of the most prolific drug smugglers in history. He worked for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. Reaves employed Barry Seal as a pilot in many of his drug-smuggling operations. In his memoir, Smuggler (2016), Reaves claims that Seal paid millions in bribes to the Clintons when Bill Clinton was governor of Arkansas in order to land planes carrying cocaine at Mena, Arkansas.

Reaves served over thirty cumulative years in prison and escaped five times. He spent time in German, Australian, and American penal institutions, while supported by his wife throughout. He was shot down twice while in an aircraft and was tortured in a Mexican jail. In his own words, he is an "adventurous person".

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References

  1. ^ Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
  2. Smuggler Published: March 14, 2016
  3. Top Medellin Cartel drug pilot Roger Reaves, releases his memoir "Smuggler." PR Newswire, July 19, 2016

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