DEA Agent Frank Panessa on Infiltrating Mafia, Pizza Connection Brought $1M in Heroin Daily (Part 1)

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Former DEA agent Frank Panessa sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off explaining why he joined the agency, which was a result of taking a test to work for a federal agency. Frank then spoke about early undercover work that he did with the mafia, which led to him learning about the Sicilians taking over the heroin trade in the streets in the 1970s. Frank went on to speak about how they were using pizza shops as fronts for the operation, and Frank revealed how members of the Italian mafia gave information on the Sicilians after being arrested. From there, Frank explained how he was brought into the operation by being posed as a made man during a meeting with the Sicilians. Frank revealed how he went from supplying the Sicilians with cigarettes for their pizza shop, which allowed him to link up with them on criminal acts. Frank then explained how the government set him up with a new identity to make him look more legit, and he explained how then-assistant U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani helped him out. To make things look more legitimate, Frank was also set up with an import/export business and a penthouse apartment. Frank then explained how he bought in with the Sicilians, who he said were bringing in $1 million a day that they were laundering. While working with the Sicilians, Frank learned about other crimes they were committing, and he also spoke about traveling to Germany with them. Frank then explained how they trafficked heroin out of Germany, and he learned that the Sicilians were also controlling the cocaine trade in the country. To hear more, including Frank explaining how the Sicilians living in Brooklyn were taken down.
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That “Started focusing on the Blacks!” rang out loud and clear

galedribble
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I love the fact vlad just asked one question n he just ran with it told a whole store in 18min

onthetrack
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Finally, Vlad introduces us to his mentor.

foranyandevery
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The addition of the moving camera is really nice Vlad. Always improving. 👍👍

garygiddens
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This dude has always been interesting. I've seen him plenty times of times on different Mob documentaries. This will be a good interview.

Ryan-thej
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Frank Panessa is a class act.. He is like Donnie Brasco on steroids.. He has stories upon stories.. He was the best undercover agent the DEA has ever seen. TV series coming

aspades
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Wow what an amazing listen. Thank you for letting him talk

SimeonsChannel
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This story is crazy!
The DEA operates overseas too!

khairt
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Every time I hear of the pizza 🍕 connection I get hungry

johnnyboy
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I love how Vladtv mentioned this topic before interviewing the DEA 👏 👏 very smart Vlad

robertillidge
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This one clip was the quality of a full video. Extremely interesting stuff. Can't wait to watch the next 87 clips over the next 4 months then re watch them all when it's released as whole.

Bokertko
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How the hell Hollywood don’t have a movie on this guy…. Interesting

sadickali
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Been waiting for this too drop.. damn now I'm gna join the Vladtv monthly sub to watch the full interview loll. And u know its an intense and intriguing interview cuz Vlad hasnt been this silent ever lol nice find Vlad

billymaltez
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This Guy is A Pro At His Job ! I love ❤ these type Vlad Interviews

jebarlee
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I wish they would release all this surveillance footage how great would that be to listen in on what’s happening in that world. Incredible interview Vlad hats off u finally kept your F**kin Mouth shut. Great interview 👍🏼

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Vlad brought in his mentor from the bureau.

nqtrhww
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I remember this guy. He was in that British documentary series 'Inside the Mafia'. I watched it about 15 years ago. It was one of the first things I ever watched on YouTube.

paulstrathern
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This guy is a legend. USA Europe, Asia, Italy. What a carrier

iangreenberg
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Another Vlad interview with 60 parts to it 😭

Furcoatlel
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He used the name “Pagano” yet Pagano’s was actually a well known pizza shop here in Philly . I’m surprised nobody got suspicious.

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