Mike Bonventre shares his experiences with the mafia, law enforcement, and the war on drugs. He discusses how his family's business was embezzled by the Italian mafia and how the FBI refused to investigate. He also talks about his undercover work and the corruption he witnessed within law enforcement. Bonventre highlights the profit-driven nature of the war on drugs and the influence of organised crime on institutions. He emphasises the need for citizens to speak up and challenge the status quo. The conversation explores the challenges of the war on drugs and the need for a shift in approach. It highlights the corruption and incentives within the system that perpetuate the problem. The conversation also discusses the importance of partnerships and collaboration in addressing drug issues. It emphasises the need for regulation and ground rules to ensure the safe and responsible use of drugs. The conversation concludes with a call for continued education and awareness to bring about change.
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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