Part 1: Lew Rice – DEA legends and drug wars – Back in the day 💥
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Beyond the busts and headlines, this episode highlights the human cost of drugs, the importance of community support, and why media engagement matters more than ever in building trust between law enforcement and the public. Lew also reflects on mentorship, leadership, and the mental toll faced by agents on the job.
In this explosive episode of Game of Crimes, Murph sits down with Lew Rice, a legendary 26-year veteran of the DEA, to pull back the curtain on the brutal realities of America’s drug war. Lew shares firsthand stories from the front lines of federal drug enforcement, revealing how drugs like heroin, opioids, meth, and fentanyl have devastated communities across the country. From the early days of the DEA—formed during the heroin crisis of the 1970s—to modern investigations battling fentanyl trafficking, Lew explains how the mission has evolved while the dangers have only intensified.
The conversation also dives deep into groundbreaking cases, including the infamous Frank Lucas investigation, which helped establish key legal precedents still used by law enforcement today.