The Genius Smuggler: Rik Luytjes and His $20 Billion Operation

The riveting tale of Rik Luytjes, the most ingenious smuggler in American history, in our latest documentary. Discover how this small-town businessman from Pennsylvania outsmarted the DEA and ran a $20 billion cocaine smuggling operation right under their noses.
Rik Luytjes wasn't your typical smuggler. A brilliant pilot and aeronautics expert, he transformed his passion for flying into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with federal authorities. With his customized super planes, Lius could evade the most sophisticated radar systems and government air patrols, landing tons of drugs in the last places anyone would expect.
Uncover the intricate web of criminal enterprises, from notorious mob families to high-stakes heists, as we delve into the compelling stories behind the criminal masterminds and law enforcement efforts to bring them to justice.
From "Masterminds: US Edition"
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[@tundra1017]

He's definitely not... The most successful smuggler , we will never meet or know. If the world knows you your not the best

[@nickg9170]

Very similar to Barry Seal

[@Bob-jn8gt]

Both working for the CIA