Crazy Things I Saw as a Rookie Cop in 80s Miami

Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ Ruamen on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sheriffdelarua/ This week on Honor Among Thieves, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Ruamen De La Rua, a 40-year law enforcement veteran and former Miami-Dade Sheriff candidate, to uncover the raw truth about policing Miami during the height of the 1980s cocaine epidemic. Ruamen shares gripping, first-hand stories from the frontlines of a city under siege — a time when drug cartels ran rampant, shootouts lit up the streets, and police corruption threatened justice from within. From high-speed chases and undercover operations to political challenges and surviving one of the most dangerous eras in Miami’s history, Ruamen offers a no-holds-barred look into the reality of law enforcement during the Cocaine Cowboy era. If you're into true crime, drug war history, and police stories that never made the headlines, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:10 Let’s Talk Rehabilitation 9:01 Modern Day Policing Is Broken 14:42 Miami In The 1980’s: El Mariel, Crime, And The Drug Trade 21:20 Corrupt Miami RIver Cops 27:20 Back to Back 332’s - Shots fired every 5 minutes 33:01 Moving To Ocala, FL 38:50 Running For Sheriff 42:10 The K9 Unit 55:00 Redemption Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices