Netflix Docuseries Explores Unresolved Air Cocaine Case

The Air Cocaine case, featured in a new Netflix docuseries, revolves around a 2013 incident in which Dominican authorities intercepted a private jet carrying 26 suitcases with nearly 700 kilograms of cocaine bound for France. Two former French Air Force pilots, Bruno Odos and Pascal Fauret, were sentenced to 20 years in prison in the Dominican Republic but escaped by sea to France, igniting international intrigue and legal disputes. They were acquitted after lengthy legal proceedings in France in 2021, although charges are still active against them in the Dominican Republic. The docuseries explores the pilots' claims of ignorance about the drugs, the skepticism from investigators, and speculation about high-level French connections. Multiple viewpoints are presented, emphasizing the legal and political ramifications and the unresolved aspects of the case. The story continues to draw global attention due to its dramatic developments and international implications.