Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, we explore the drug smuggling history of Chokoloskee, Florida, a remote island community deep within the Everglades. At one point, the islanders here smuggled much of the marijuana that came into the US from the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In 1983, Operation Everglades arrested much of the town, and by the end of the decade, 80% of the adult men in Everglades City/Chokoloskee were arrested. Kent Daniels, the son of the kingpin, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at their secretive operation.
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0:00 Intro
1:31 History
2:56 Ten Thousand Islands
4:17 Lynn (Smallwood Store Owner)
8:05 Kent Daniels (Former Smuggler)
10:37 Rod & Gun Club
12:56 George H.W. Bush Conspiracy
14:22 Cuban Coffee Shop
16:21 Kent’s Full Story
22:36 What to Do With All the Money?
24:32 Getting Caught
26:36 Outro
Episode 109
Subs: 615k subs
#florida #everglades #smuggling
In this video, we explore the drug smuggling history of Chokoloskee, Florida, a remote island community deep within the Everglades. At one point, the islanders here smuggled much of the marijuana that came into the US from the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In 1983, Operation Everglades arrested much of the town, and by the end of the decade, 80% of the adult men in Everglades City/Chokoloskee were arrested. Kent Daniels, the son of the kingpin, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at their secretive operation.
About Roca: RocaNews is an independent media company started by 3 friends in 2020. Our mission is to cover the news without bias or fear. We deliver daily news to 2M+ people via the products below.
Our Products:
► Instagram: instagram.com/ridethenews
► App: apps.apple.com/us/app/rocanews-unbiased-fun-news/id1630180690
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Our Series:
► Rust Belt: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2Di5bzXIMrM6Ef_IIiRNYU&si=Q5ewau_4vb0tGkMC
► Appalachia: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D1NPe26BHDdE_6X1pk6UysX&si=3eXpFF7-t_C3S2hi
► East Coast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D0kfAVY9wv-ko6eN7TWR-WA
► New Mexico: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D13WP-qxrHXM5e74bU_gmKp&si=Zhivz1uXd_hn7-8g
► Pakistan: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D3Dc07Xay6AUtGomrzxE2pZ
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0:00 Intro
1:31 History
2:56 Ten Thousand Islands
4:17 Lynn (Smallwood Store Owner)
8:05 Kent Daniels (Former Smuggler)
10:37 Rod & Gun Club
12:56 George H.W. Bush Conspiracy
14:22 Cuban Coffee Shop
16:21 Kent’s Full Story
22:36 What to Do With All the Money?
24:32 Getting Caught
26:36 Outro
Episode 109
Subs: 615k subs
#florida #everglades #smuggling
