French Saint Martin Featured in “Cocaine Air” New Netflix Series
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Did You Know French St. Maarten Starred in Netflix’s Wild “Cocaine Air”? 👀
Yes, French St. Maarten finds itself unexpectedly caught up in one of the most bizarre drug smuggling sagas of the last decade—a story so outrageous,
it demanded a Netflix spotlight. Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft. dives headfirst into a real-life thriller where high society,
international crime, and political scandal collide in unbelievable fashion.
The madness began in 2013, when a private jet at Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic was abruptly halted moments before takeoff.
Saint Martin Featured in “Cocaine Air”
Destination? Glamorous Saint-Tropez. However, hidden in the aircraft’s cargo hold were 26 heavy suitcases—each stuffed with cocaine.
The total haul? Nearly 700 kilograms, valued at a staggering €35 million.
Despite the obvious weight of the evidence, the two passengers and two pilots on board claimed total ignorance.
If that seems far-fetched, it’s because it is—and things only escalate from there.
Rather than a straightforward legal case, what unfolds is a wild rollercoaster of events.
The pilots, initially jailed in a notoriously dangerous Dominican prison, somehow manage to pull off a daring escape. Their getaway?
Saint Martin Featured in “Cocaine Air”
A high-stakes speedboat ride to the French side of nearby Saint Martin, a tropical island known more for luxury than international intrigue. This isn’t fiction—it actually happened.
Moreover, the plot thickens with the introduction of shady political operatives. The escape was allegedly orchestrated by a far-right French politician’s associate,
a man so unhinged he reportedly threatened to toss a local fisherman overboard if he didn’t cooperate. Interviews with key figures, including investigating judge Christine Saunier Ruellan,
Saint Martin Featured in “Cocaine Air”
reveal how the investigation spiraled into even murkier waters—at one point even brushing against the name of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
What makes Cocaine Air truly captivating, beyond its tabloid-level twists, is its cast of characters.
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Directors Stéphane Rybojad and Thomas Dandois deliver not just suspense, but flair.
Among the many unforgettable personalities is “El Mago,” a former cocaine chemist for Pablo Escobar, whose nickname translates to “The Magician.”
Each individual interviewed brings their own eccentricity to the screen,
but none are as stubbornly entertaining as the original four suspects—who still insist they were clueless about the drugs.
To be fair, the docuseries follows Netflix’s familiar formula: true crime sensationalism stretched slightly thin over three episodes.
Nevertheless, the storytelling, paired with cinematic pacing and offbeat humor, makes the ride worthwhile.
Transitioning seamlessly from gritty reality to almost absurd comedy, Cocaine Air masterfully balances fact with flair.
And let’s not ignore the lingering question: what happened to the partygoers in Saint-Tropez expecting their stash?
Maybe that fourth episode could’ve explored frustrated elites griping about a sudden cocaine shortage, thanks to a busted shipment that never made it past
French St. Maarten. Clearly, this case begs for a sequel.
So, if you’re in the mood for international chaos, tropical getaways with a dark twist, and the type of story that would sound fake if it weren’t all true—Cocaine Air is streaming now.