The Bossticks How Arthur Rapkin Survived Mexican Prison & Life As A Drug Trafficker Turned Healer
Jul 15, 2024
Former drug smuggler Arthur Rapkin shares his wild story of drug trafficking in the 60s, surviving Mexican prison torture, and transformation into a healer. Topics include adventures in drug smuggling, hair growth journey, prison survival, and transitioning from a criminal to a mentor.
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Arthur's Torture and Imprisonment
- Arthur Rapkin was pulled off a first-class flight in Mexico and brutally tortured, including having his fingertip cut off.
- He spent a year in a Mexican prison before being released, a defining moment in his life story.
Early Drug Smuggling Strategy
- Arthur started drug trafficking with small shipments, progressively scaling to large cocaine purchases worth $150,000 per trip.
- He innovatively smuggled cocaine hidden inside aerosol cans, passing undetected through airport security.
Enduring Torture Without Giving In
- Tortured in a frigid Mexican prison dungeon, Arthur endured electrocution and beatings for days.
- He mentally prepared for death but did not sign false confessions, standing firm despite the horror.