How I Smuggled Drugs Across The Country, Helped the FBI Dismantle a Crime Ring, & Survived Prison

Ben Freedland reveals his incredible journey from a feared criminal smuggling cargo across the country to helping the FBI dismantle a powerful crime organization and ultimately surviving prison. But that's just the beginning—Ben’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. After serving his time, he rebuilt his life and became a successful businessman, homeowner, and mentor. Today, Ben owns and operates Recreational Transport LLC, a premier provider in the RV transportation industry, known for its commitment to top-tier service and reliability. Transporting Class A, B, and C motorhomes nationwide, his business has set the standard for RV transport services #SmugglingStory #FBIInformant #PrisonSurvival #CrimeToRedemption #TrueCrimeJourney #SurvivingPrison #CrimeRingTakeDown #UndercoverInformant Thank you to our Sponsors this week: Magic Mind: They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LOCKED20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/locked Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Ben Freedland: Website:https://recreationaltransport.com/ Email: [email protected] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/22XvfnYpQjAW8uiH/?mibextid=LQQJ4d) -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminellisfreedland?igsh=MW1uNHVlNmN6MTJ5dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Background of Ben 00:05:36 Childhood and Rebellion: Growing Up with ADHD 00:12:13 Selling Coconuts at Music Festivals 00:17:48 Smuggling Techniques and Tactics 00:23:44 Discovering a Goldmine 00:30:08 The Market Price Collapse 00:36:22 Life of Ruthlessness 00:42:53 Role as a Government Witness 00:48:52 Navigating a Prison Sentence: Mandatory Minimums and Cooperation 00:55:12 The Life and Death of Bernie Madoff 01:01:08 Faulty Testing in Prisons 01:07:22 Legal Challenges and Poppy Seeds Controversy 01:14:10 The Story Behind Anton Lazaro's Arrest and the Fallout 01:20:05 Confrontation with a Cellmate 01:26:16 Transitioning to an RV Business 01:32:35 Sharing the Untold Story 01:38:11 The Therapeutic Power of Recording Sessions Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices