5. Norman's Cay

Norman’s Cay is a small island in the Bahamas that was subject to much of the drug smuggling done by Carlos Lehder, a major drug lord of the Medellin Cartel. In the late 1970’s Lehder began to stake his claim on the island by purchasing several large pieces of property for his personal use and also for drug trafficking. In those pieces of property, Lehder purchased an airstrip, in which he used to make moving the cocaine much easier. The airstrip and surrounding properties were at all times protected by strict security that included armed patrolmen and attack dogs. This freedom from danger allowed for Ledher’s properties to become a promiscuous playhouse where drugs, sex, and constant partying became the way of life. The Bahamian government kept to a don’t ask, don’t tell policy until in 1980 when a murdered couple were found drifting offshore, and the government was forced to start paying attention to all the illegal activities taking place.

Piture: Norman's Cay air view