About Us
About Confessions of a Drug Smuggler
Real-World Narcotics Training Built on Firsthand Experience
Our mission is to provide law enforcement agencies, narcotics investigators, and criminal justice professionals with an authentic, inside look at the drug smuggling underworld. Through firsthand stories, detailed operational knowledge, and psychological profiles, we equip officers with the tools and understanding they need to identify, investigate, and dismantle smuggling networks more effectively.
Why Choose Us?
Real Experience
Rich’s background in smuggling money, drugs, and operating complex trafficking networks gives our courses unmatched credibility and depth.
Comprehensive Training
From basic smuggler profiles to advanced commercial smuggling tactics and informant management, our curriculum covers every angle of narcotics enforcement.
Flexible Trainings
Courses are offered in multiple formats including live in-person sessions, online classes via Zoom, and multi-day intensive workshops to fit your agency’s needs.
Proven Results
Agencies nationwide trust our training to improve their narcotics enforcement strategies, increase officer safety, and gain a tactical advantage in the field.
Wondering Why You Should Trust Us?
Who is Rich Laferriere?
Rich isn’t your typical law enforcement instructor. For more than 20 years, he operated at the highest levels of drug smuggling, moving over 10 tons of marijuana, 1,200 pounds of cocaine, and millions in cash without detection. After being apprehended, he spent more than a decade as a DEA informant, helping federal agents dismantle major trafficking networks. Rich has authored books on his experiences and has trained thousands of law enforcement officers across the country, sharing the rare firsthand knowledge needed to understand, identify, and dismantle criminal operations. His perspective offers the kind of insight no textbook or traditional instructor can provide.
Training That Goes Beyond Theory
Our Commitment
We understand the challenges law enforcement faces in the fight against drug trafficking. Our goal is to bridge the gap between theory and reality by sharing authentic knowledge that empowers your team to stay one step ahead of criminals.
Whether you are new to narcotics investigations or a seasoned agent looking to deepen your expertise, Confessions of a Drug Smuggler offers valuable, practical training rooted in lived experience.
Ready to Book A Course?
Ready to gain unmatched insights from someone who’s been inside the game? Contact us today to schedule a training session that will transform your approach to drug enforcement.
Call or Text: 860-338-0667
Email: Rich@coadstraining.com