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Former Teen Cocaine Queenpin Shares Her Story

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Topic poll · all networksWhat most enables a teen to rise to the top of a drug ring?

  • Family already in the trade 0%
  • Poverty with no other options 0%
  • Recruited by older criminals 0%
  • Exceptional street smarts 0%

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U.S. cocaine trafficking generates ~$70B in revenue annually.

The DEA estimates the U.S. cocaine market is one of the world's most lucrative. Street-level dealers can earn $1,000–$5,000 per week, making recruitment of teenagers a calculated economic strategy by cartels.

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