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There are a lot of English speaking expatriates from the United States, Canada, and around the world who have moved to Panama and use drugs on a regular, daily basis. Consider the following: 'Don, it's been a few years since I lived in Bocas. I will say that my best friend there told me about heroine being sold and used there before I ever moved from there. Daily I saw folks gringos walking down the street smoking ganga. Any, and every, drug was available any and all the time. Now, that is not to say that I don't agree that a little bit of ganga goes a long way, but to have those other hard drugs so readily available scared me alot. The drugs were cheap and easy to acquire. That was one of the reasons I decided to leave Bocas. I could see the crime raising, and the stoned folks weaving down the streets. A great many of those murders are in some way connected to drug use and trafficking. The street gangs fight between themselves for turf, markets, and control. These are the guys who generally traffic at the street level for local consumption. They are armed, dangerous, and extremely violent murderers. Higher level drug traffickers routinely kill one another over larger shipments of drugs destined to be shipped to international retail markets in the US and Europe. These attacks, called a tumba de drogas' locally, is basically one drug trafficker killing another to steal his drug shipment. And then of course there are the revenge killings, murders to shut people up who know too much, paybacks, and assassinations of people who have talked to the police, etc. There are a million ways to get killed by a drug trafficker. Billions of Dollars At Play: A drug shipment worth a few million dollars is actually common, routine, and no big deal. All of those shipments of kilos of cocaine or whatever add up to literally tons of cocaine worth billions of dollars on the street. The demand is huge, the profit margins incredible, and the people running the show are violent killers. So sure, why not come on down to Panama to score a little cheap blow. What's the worse that can happen? Besides going to prison, you can easily end up dead. Traffickers in La Joya: The last time I went through La Joya with a writer who was researching for a book, we visited with the inmates in Pavilion 6 reserved for international non Panamanian inmates. There were a handful of Americans in there, practically all of them for drug trafficking. The stories were very similar - 'How did those six kilos of cocaine get into my luggage? That's not mine! All of these guys thought they could get away with bringing a few kilos back in their luggage and get rich back home. Now they are cooling their heels in a Panamanian prison, but at least they're not dead. Just Like That: It probably doesn't take much to get one of these local drug traffickers to pull the trigger. Hell, they do it all the time anyway, so why should they give a crap if it's a gringo in their sights. The Corregidor of Santa Ana is a friend of mine and he told me there's one 13 year old kid who already has seven murders to his credit. Sooner or later that kid will be a young adult, and if you're a newly arriving English speaking expatriate with a cocaine habit then there's a chance you might be scoring from that guy. Make the wrong move, do the wrong thing, say the wrong thing, and you could easily wind up dead. Bocas Dipped in Coke: Apparently drug use in Bocas del Toro is rampant on the part of just about everyone. Marijuana is readily available and commonly used all the time and generally no one really seems to care very much. Cocaine and heroine are also readily available and there are, without a doubt, American expats who are residents in Bocas del Toro regularly and routinely using cocaine and marijuana. What's more, some of these people have direct and close ties to Kim Crofts who was recently murdered in Bocas del Toro. The people who killed Kim Crofts are reported to be the same guys who control part of the local drug trafficking on Isla Solarte. Therefore, there appears to be an increasing likelihood that the murder of Kim Crofts was in some way related to drugs. Kim Crofts and Drugs: When I first touched on the possibility that the murder of Kim Crofts in Bocas del Toro might have in some way been related to drugs I received the following from a source who reportedly knew Kim when he lived in Hailey, Utah: 'Please don't use my name or email address because I know Kim Crofts' wife and family. I knew Kim in Hailey. He dealt in drugs but I'm not sure if he used them or not. So I have a feeling he might have been doing something wrong, but these are just my thoughts. I think you are right on what you said, these other people either don't know or don't want to know the whole truth. Kim seemed like a good person when he was there in Hailey but What could I possibly garner from this article? Here's what matters, folks. Kim Crofts was killed for a reason. I've been asked to believe that his murder was the result of a robber that went bad. That story simply did not work for me from day one - my instincts told me that something else had happened. And now, with this additional information, it appears I was right. What's most important, and the reason I'm still talking about this, is to let everyone else know what happened and why Kim Crofts was killed. The obvious conclusion can be drawn - that Panama is still a relatively safe place, but you can make it much more dangerous depending on the actions you take and the decisions you make. I'm not blaming victims, but we all get from point A to point B thanks to an uninterrupted chain of decisions, each with their incumbent cause and effect. These killings affecting the English speaking expatriate community are scary, and it helps to know what happened and why. That way we can all take steps to improve our relative personal degrees of safety and security. But, 'be careful who you buy your drugs from? Was Kim Crofts Doing Drugs? I don't know. What I do know for a fact is that people very close to him were. I have no doubts about that, whatsoever. I'll keep you informed as the situation continues to evolve and develop. At the very least when the killers go to trial then everything they have to say will become public record. It might take a few years, but I've got time Once the trial is over I'll interview them in prison. Published: 17 October, Author:. Sign in Create Account.

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After spending the past three weeks in Bocas del Toro, Panama, I also toss it into that bucket at risk of sounding like a spoiled gringo who has the privilege to rate his tropical vacations. I mean, on paper Bocas is great. The islands have transformed into a tourism hotbed complete with a small airport that shuttles passengers from Panama City. You can go diving, snorkeling, ATVing, swimming, fishing, surfing, and hiking. Bocas del Toro is also a melting pot of Panamanians. Storms and wind spinning out in the Caribbean Sea send chunky, short-period swells to the Panamanian coast during the winter and spring months. The reefs and beaches of Bocas harness the swells astonishingly well to make waves that are fun for surfing — or even epic on their best days. As far as Latin America goes — or even as far as Panama goes — Bocas is expensive. To dodge the steeper prices, I did two weeks of hostel dorms when I arrived in Bocas, only to remind myself that, at 32 years old, I am truly aging out of shared rooms. Transportation was a bit of an issue for me in Bocas. For many, this may not be the case, but for a surfer or someone who enjoys getting into the outdoors it can become a problem. Transport between islands is done by small panga boats. And finding a go-to boat driver is crucial. My friend, Nate, and I spent an afternoon getting toasted in the sun when our boat driver never returned to pick us up. Leaving gringos stranded in the midday, equatorial sun is borderline attempted murder. When we finally gave up on ever seeing that driver again, we flagged down a passing boat driver who, sensing our predicament, noticed he could make a few extra bucks off some stranded tourists — the classic gringo tax. I managed to scrap together a surf rack and went on a wild goose chase for an allen wrench to assemble it. While getting around via bicycle was the cheapest option, it was far from the most comfortable. Travel on the pot hold-riddled roads was slow and jarring, oftentimes bumping my chain off the cogs. And the continuous clouds of dust kicked up by passing vehicles would accumulate on my drenching sweat in the extreme humidity. I actually overhead the locals say that the tourism was pretty dead as the season was coming to a close. By that I mean, tourist prices, tourist food, rolling suitcases, people ATV tours, people who ignore signs posted to not touch wildlife, electronic music parties, so many foreigner-oriented eateries that I am not even sure if I know what Panamanian food is, overpriced restaurants on distant islands whose sole purpose is to serve hordes of tourists brought on tours, etc. Do you get the idea? In Bocas I was just another gringo tourist added to the equation. Even convincing locals to speak with me in Spanish took some insistence. Many of those involved in tourism, whether locals or ex-pats, speak very passable English or are native English speakers and had to be strongly implored to join me in speaking Spanish. All that said, good surfing is usually the antidote for everything. A magical surf session can wash away the saltiest impression of a place. If I had been there during peak season, say February, maybe I would be singing a totally different tune. Although, based on what I hear about the crowds in peak season, maybe not. I spoke to a friend who has been to Bocas twice. He said he had a similar impression as me the first time he went, but the second time he had the trip of a lifetime. Does that mean I need to go back? You need to embrace the place for what it is or you are setting yourself up for failure. But, of course, I am just one person — a stubbornly budget-conscious surf writer with a touch of introvert whose opinion on Bocas was maybe tainted by a three-day spell of debilitating stomach bug. As I departed Bocas and took a boat to a grimy, industrial port town on the mainland, I finally felt like I was in Panama. I struck up a conversation with a few young locals who all wanted my first-hand report about a fire that was burning down a building back on the island. Interacting with locals in a non-transactional setting was refreshing, which almost never happened in Bocas. But do I wish I could take it back? So is the world of travel, you learn as you go. Hey Evan, sorry to hear you had an experience that was anything less than amazing. I came here as a traveling sailor 9yrs and lived on my sailboat at the time. I met and made friends with many locals immediately who were welcoming and inclusive. Because of that, I guess I had a different experience. In doing so, I think you can have a totally different experience. A similar experience has been shared by countless die hard low-budget traveling surfers who fell in love with the place and remain to this day. With that said, CR is yrs ahead of Panama with eco-tourism and the people of Mexico are some of the most amazing in the world. In my experience, Bocas takes the win by leaps and bounds for natural beauty, fishing, diving, beaches and amount of cool adventure spots in close proximity. Like Like. Thanks for reading. That said, by no means was it bad! Just a quick note about Pablo Escabar. The low lying, old concrete buildings are the remnants of the processing plants. The structure you see is from where Deal or No Deal Island sets up camp when they film their show here. They are gearing up to do it again right now. We are just winding up our 37 day car tour of the Southwest by spending a couple of nights in Taos. I found your assessment of Panama interesting as we have looked at it a few times for a possible snorkeling trip but it always seemed too complicated…a long way from an airport, boats to take, confusing accommodations. Go figure. Btw, did you mean to say Bocas is off the western coast of Panama? I am curious how Costa Rica will strike you as it is unapologetically catering to the first world needs of international ecotourists and no Spanish needed. We rented a car there about 15 years ago and drove around for 3 weeks hitting all the usual tourist spots—cloud forests, volcanoes, tropical beaches —but our favorite place was the more remote Osa Peninsula with its wild jungles, unusual animals, treetop accommodations and adventure vibe. You have to take a boat there but we thought it was more than worth it. Safe travels! You may very well enjoy a Panama trip. I am sure there are more affordable places, but Bocas is not one of them. But even then they had the Liberia airport, direct flights to the US. That was very convenient! It makes it a desirable place to work for many Central American immigrants. On the other hand, there is a real awareness about taking care of the environment that, in my opinion, is not paralleled by anywhere in Latin America. I am down in Pavones, just across the strait from the Osa peninsula. Skip to content. My not-so-trusty bike for my first week on the islands. Water taxi approaching Bocas Town. Here I am basking in the Bocas Vibes. Getting la Piscina beach all to myself was definitely a highlight. Picking up some boards from one of the local shops. Pablo Escobar used to run cocaine through Isla Colon. Here is the old warehouse. I had a pretty magical moment alone in the jungle with this howler monkey. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like Loading Tagged North America Panama Travel. Published April 14, April 14, Next Post Costa Rica: The search for a new computer and perfect waves. Thanks for sharing! Hi Evan, We are just winding up our 37 day car tour of the Southwest by spending a couple of nights in Taos. Hey Shelley, Hope you enjoyed your western car tour. See you soon! Love, Evan Like Like. Leave a comment Cancel reply. Comment Reblog Subscribe Subscribed. Evan Quarnstrom. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. Loading Comments Email Name Website.

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