2-Hour Confessions of a Drug Smuggler
What You’ll Learn
A Real-World Wake-Up Call—Straight From the Source
You’ve heard from instructors. Now hear it from the man who outsmarted them for two decades.
This 2-hour course, led by former high-level drug trafficker turned DEA informant Richard W. Laferriere, gives law enforcement professionals a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the mind, methods, and motivations of a real-world smuggler. Based on lived experience, not theory, this course will open your eyes to what traditional training doesn’t cover.
Course Overview
This Zoom-friendly session is designed for busy officers and agencies who need actionable training in a short time. In just two hours, you’ll gain a fast-paced, high-impact overview of how professional smugglers operate, evade detection, and manipulate law enforcement.
You’ll learn:
- How traffickers think and the psychological traits that help them stay undetected
- The most common smuggling methods used nationally and internationally
- How smugglers manipulate law enforcement during traffic stops and investigations
- Key red flags and behavioral indicators you can spot in the field
- Why instinct alone isn’t enough to catch high-level smugglers
- Practical techniques you can apply immediately on patrol, interdiction, or investigations
What Sets This Course Apart
- Unlike theory-based programs, this course is built on real-world experience from someone who successfully trafficked drugs and cash for more than 20 years without being caught
- Taught by a former smuggler, not a career cop
- Real cases. Real methods. Real tactics.
- Zoom-friendly format – great for in-service training or agency briefings
- A perfect gateway into longer, deeper training programs
Wondering Why You Should Trust Us?
Who is Rich Laferriere?
Richard ‘Rich’ Laferriere 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.
Topics Covered
- The Criminal Mindset: how early experiences shape behavior
- How smugglers blend in, avoid detection, and manipulate officers
- Common drug and money smuggling techniques used in the U.S.
- Real-world tips for identifying red flags on the road or during stops
- How I got caught, and what could’ve stopped me sooner
- The transition from trafficker to federal informant
Who Should Attend
- Patrol officers
- Criminal interdiction units
- Detectives and investigators
- Supervisors seeking practical insight into high-level smuggling
- Academies looking for introductory-level criminal behavior training
Format & Delivery
- 2-hour virtual or in-person session
- Fast, practical, and packed with real-world insight
- Ideal as an intro to deeper smuggling or interdiction courses
Ready to Book This Course?
If you’re looking to bring next-level awareness to your team without a huge time commitment, this 2-hour course is the perfect place to start. Contact us with all questions.
Call or Text: 860-338-0667
Email: Rich@coadstraining.com