How a Career Trafficker Moved TONS of Weed and Escaped the Law for 40 Years: The Reefer King Unmasked

Delve deep into the fascinating life of George Gleckler, one of America’s most prolific marijuana smugglers. George discusses his forty-year career in the drug trade, his childhood trauma and his eventual transformation into a psychologist. From unloading tons of weed from Colombian ships off the coast of New York to becoming a certified therapist in Los Angeles, George shares breathtaking stories of his smuggling days, his brushes with the law, and his journey to healing and redemption. This is an episode full of exciting stories, raw emotions and powerful insights into the human psyche.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:46 Growing up on Long Island

00:06:13 High school experiences and drug use

00:12:28 Origin of the Mexican smuggling industry

00:18:44 The episode is sponsored by MANDO!

00:20:48 A close call with the law: lessons learned

00:30:55 Vietnam War and draft avoidance

00:37:47 Smuggling operations and strategies in Mexico

00:44:06 Life on the road: the smuggler’s journey

00:50:11 Depart Tucson

00:56:32 Smuggling operations in New York

01:02:40 Adventure and smuggling with pilot Larry

01:14:55 Smuggling and inspection processes

01:20:58 Smuggling on the high seas: a million dollar operation

01:27:26 Struggle with addiction and incarceration

01:34:06 Involvement in a high-profile drug case

01:40:36 Stories from the Halfway House and new opportunities

01:46:39 Adventure in Guadalajara: meetings with Federales and the cartels

01:53:14 Insider view on Santa Marta’s pricing strategies

02:00:00 Texas legal system and sentencing

02:06:00 Humorous experience in Texas

02:12:01 Overcoming family struggle and loss

02:18:10 Trading millions of pounds

02:24:11 Reflecting on past experiences