Drugs Agent Who Inspired ‘Narcos’ To Speak In Limerick

Recently, Gavin heard all about a fascinating story – that of the special agents who helped bring down the drugs empire of the notorious Colombian criminal, Pablo Escobar.

Steve Murphy was a Drugs Enforcement agent whose work – along side his partner Javier Pena – inspired the hit Netflix series, ‘Narcos’.

Special Agent Murphy was transferred to Bogota, Colombia in the early 1990’s, arguably one of the most dangerous assignments possible, but a hugely important one.

CONTINUE READING BELOW

Steve will be speaking about the fall of the Escobar empire at the Lime Tree Theatre on Monday, 21st May. Tickets are 36 euro and the event is strictly 18+.

Gavin interviewed Steve earlier in the month.