Mr Nice

Howard Marks

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During the mid 1980s Howard Marks had forty three aliases, eighty nine phone lines and owned twenty five companies throughout the world. At the height of his career he was smuggling consignments of up to thirty tons of marijuanna, and had contact with organisations as diverse as MI6, the CIA, the IRA and the Mafia. Following a worldwide operation by the Drug Enforcement Agency, he was busted and sentenced to twenty-five years in prison at the Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana. He was released in April 1995 after serving seven years of his sentence. Told with humour, charm and candour, Mr Nice is his own extraordinary story.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life: Marks describes his upbringing in Wales and his experiences as a student at Oxford University, where he became involved in cannabis smuggling.

  2. Drug Smuggling Operations: The book provides insights into Marks' international drug smuggling operations, including his travels, contacts, and the intricate network he developed to traffic drugs.

  3. Alias "Mr. Nice": Marks' alias, "Mr. Nice," became notorious in the drug trade due to his ability to evade authorities and operate without detection for an extended period.

  4. Cat-and-Mouse Game with Law Enforcement: Marks details his interactions with law enforcement agencies across various countries, describing the strategies he used to avoid arrest and navigate the criminal justice system.

  5. Business Acumen: Despite his illegal activities, Marks demonstrates a business-minded approach to drug smuggling, discussing the economics and logistics of the trade.

  6. Escapades and Adventures: The book is filled with anecdotes and tales of Marks' adventures, giving readers a glimpse into the daring and often risky lifestyle of a drug smuggler.

  7. Personal Reflections: Marks shares personal reflections on his choices, the ethical implications of his actions, and the consequences they had on his life and relationships.

  8. Imprisonment: The book covers Marks' eventual arrest, extradition, and imprisonment in various high-security prisons, offering insights into his life behind bars.

  9. Philosophical and Political Views: Marks shares his philosophical views on drug legalization, the war on drugs, and the societal impact of drug policies.

  10. Redemption and Later Life: Marks discusses his post-prison life, including his attempts at rehabilitation, his activism, and the lessons he learned from his experiences.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-7493-9569-9
ISBN-13 9781786893000
No of pages 466
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Book Publisher Vintage Books
Published Date 03 Jul 2018

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