£80 Million Coke Bust, Essex Drug Trafficker - Frank Stedman

Frank Stedman, a lad from Essex was arrested at Heathrow Airport on a flight back from Thailand having fled there to escape capture for his involvement in organised crime. Driven by his greed for money, Frank became a runner for an organised drug trafficking gang. He transported and delivered large sums of money and kilos of drugs across the country until the authorities caught up with him and his co conspirators. He pleaded guilty for his involvement in a £80 million drug supply conspiracy. He was sentenced to nine years in prison. However, there is more to this story. In this episode Frank speaks openly about his experiences and the lessons he learned and is a huge advocate that crime does not pay. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can discourage others from following a similar path.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:13 - How would you describe yourself
04:06 - Life growing up and where it all started
10:07 - First act of criminality & selling drugs
15:30 - How big did his drug dealing get
19:29 - Was dealing fuelled by greed
20:31 - How did having money change his life
21:26 - Did you have any previous brushes with the law
22:50 - Where did it all go wrong
27:45 - Going on the run
31:35 - Coming back from Thailand
35:14 - What were you charged with
36:52 - Drug dealing is selfish
38:00 - Consequences & prison
41:37 - Did you use your reputation in prison
45:18 - Experience in prison
46:37 - Did prison change you
49:20 - How long did you serve
49:49 - Did you better yourself in prison
51:23 - His new book
51:41 - Where did he get his second chance
52:47 - What is the moral of your story
54:08 - Family bridges
54:49 - What does tomorrow hold
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[@keiranporter4142]

I’ve watched a lot of podcasts over 1k this one has been the most enjoyable out of them all.

[@maraferraz4017]

Its really like this! I felt the same i was so stupid to believe. The big sharks wil never be find, just the small ones!

[@addictedtoangling]

Without a doubt one of the best podcasts ive seen host lets the guest speak without constant interuptions and the guest was great at getting his story out it was very relateable cheers guys

[@loriella6250]

Another excellent interview. Thank you for what you do, so well, Raphael.

[@juliaparker4212]

Fully respect Frank for coming on here and telling his story!

[@Simon-pd2ky]

This was really good. I’m impressed by this bloke, and Raphael brings a lot of wisdom. More from both of you please.

[@samanthacawdron4487]

Absolutely loved this podcast frank comes across a really nice fella who seems to be well grounded now, we all do silly things in life but it sounds like his learnt his lesson and done his time and is now on the right path.. Thanks for sharing your journey 😊

[@elizabetheverett1096]

Wow Thank you for sharing your story Frank ❤

[@NanC76]

Gets man hunted by old bill for an 80 million pound coke bust and only had 5 or 6 grand to his name on the run thas fucking madness. Not worth it at all man its crazy how you get used in that chain

[@lukeharrison9109]

Incredibly interesting chaps. Great story. Raphael great interview as always

[@filomenatancredi6644]

Loving the seventh season inside the most severe prisons in the world. Congratulations! Raphael.

[@Hagitlevi53]

Nice interview ❤

[@cjay6547]

I just love Frank's story. I can resonate with so much of it, quite sadly. I still have to listen to it every once in a while just to get the message....again. 🙄😩

[@mariajefferies8555]

Interesting eh I think Raf is an excellent journalist followed all his stuff since he was out of Jail 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼He is very intelligent and very interesting. Great podcasts

[@petraacs7692]

Raphael I love your productions, documentary or podcast you are so good. We can see your amazing personality, your impressive human being. please keep doing what you're doing and well done for all of your achievements.😍

[@RoyChadwick51]

Stay away from drugs at all costs . They destroy lives and communities . Whatever you get dealt you fully deserve if dealing in drugs . Imagine your daughter , the once beautiful little girl who has succumbed to drug addiction !! Now think of the hate you’d feel towards these drug dealers ❤

[@user-fw4td2oy5o]

Keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@spotasmith7124]

I’ve subscribed as my mate said this is raphs podcast is that right . Guy does great content

[@LimpiezaPersonas]

Raphael Rowe is now a brand name. When you see his name, you know it’s going to be quality

[@matty832]

Will always watch a podcast with this bloke involved

[@anitabailey9595]

Proud of you Frank 🙏💯

[@Ben-newby]

Great podcast seems a good guy.

[@RoyChadwick51]

What gets me about these drug dealers is how could you buy your child a new pair of school shoes or a new dress or a computer game with drug money . I just couldn’t do it , sorry . Good luck ❤

[@perceptortron]

You're one of the few left with morals, they ruined children's lives

[@GeorgieWing]

He was just a delivery driver in his last interview. Now he is a 80mill drug trafficker! Ego still in full effect.

[@michaelbrady1622]

Just stumbled across this by accident, seen your Netflix stuff. You are a natural at this podcast game. Keep the top content coming 🙏

[@mh5863]

Try and get Marvin Herbert on here

[@someoneelse9768]

In the future it'll all be legal

[@philharris3811]

Not even sure if this guy is even kosher

[@MustafaAli-gm5ds]

Who is this guy

[@mohamedzaki7127]

Not the sharpest tool in the shed.good interview and story though.

[@mohamedzaki7127]

Good man for making the most of a bad situation.

[@Yellow_Mushroom_TONY]

🇸🇪 #TBP

[@BenjaminJudge-mb6dy]

Is Frank Indian ?