Drug Lords: The Takedown

9.7IMDb Score
Released:2023-04-26
Duration: min
Director:
Actors:Matthew Johnson, Adam Nayel, Derek Maltz, Jack Kelly
Production:National Geographic Channels International, Beyond Productions, National Geographic

Overview:

Cocaine kingpin Otoniel is the drug lord who scares all other drug lords.

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