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Cocaine King Max Mermelstein Came Out of Hiding for a Screenwriternew

On the screen, superspliced interviews with two former smugglers tell the story of the cocaine avalanche that in the 1980s turned Miami into a bullet-riddled Little MedellĂ­n. Using budget special effects to augment footage of drug busts and murder scenes, Cocaine Cowboys isn't your typical documentary.
Miami New Times  |  Gus Garcia-Roberts  |  03-01-2010  |  Drugs

Must Love Meth: Drug-Testing Company is Desperately Seeking Tweekersnew

Despite the talk of rising unemployment, we have found work for members of South Florida's lighter-fluid-and-Drano-ingesting set.
Miami New Times  |  Gus Garcia-Roberts  |  12-15-2008  |  Drugs

Black Tuna Gang Leader Gets Out of Jailnew

Robert Platshorn was the first big bust of the War on Drugs. Almost 30 years later, he's free and talking.
Miami New Times  |  Brantley Hargrove  |  06-23-2008  |  Drugs

The Grow Me State: Marijuana in Floridanew

Florida moves into the number two spot when it comes to grow houses, behind only California.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  11-12-2007  |  Drugs

Break the Habitnew

Drug counselor John Schmidt will save Danny, come hell or a good high.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  07-09-2007  |  Drugs

Weed Warriorsnew

Hydroponic marijuana production is growing up.
Miami New Times  |  Josh Schonwald  |  08-22-2006  |  Drugs

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