‎Air Cocaine - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · Crime

March 2013 - the Dominican Republic. A Falcon 50 private jet is about to take off from the Punta Cana airport to Saint-Tropez, but it's intercepted by the Dominican authorities when they find 700kg of cocaine on board. Two French pilots, a third co-pilot and one passenger are arrested first, with 47 Dominican, both military men and civilians, also taken into custody in the hours to come.

2023 · 23m

Director Thomas Dandois, Stéphane Rybojad

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The documentary series begins with the spectacular arrest of four French individuals in their private jet in Punta Cana, carrying 700 kilograms of drugs on board. The Air Cocaine case is exposed to the public. Its main protagonists, including Frank Colin, the mastermind, recount how it all began, particularly with the story of a first flight that raises questions.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The series opens with the spectacular arrest of four Frenchmen aboard their private jet in Punta Cana. Inside: 700 kilos of cocaine. The "Air Cocaïne" affair explodes into public view. Its key players - including mastermind Frank Colin - recount how it all began, tracing the events back to a mysterious first flight that raised more than a few questions.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The French investigation begins as suspicion grows around a second flight. Meanwhile, Dominican police infiltrate a drug‑trafficking network operating out of Punta Cana Airport. On March 20, 2013, the pilots and crew are seized right on the tarmac - caught with 700 kilos of cocaine on board.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

The story of Air Cocaine ends with an incredible twist. The two pilots escape and arrive in France, proclaiming their innocence. A trial follows, in which they are convicted in the first instance but acquitted on appeal. Meanwhile, Frank Colin, the mastermind, is sentenced and imprisoned until his release in July 2022.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

The brain behind the operation, Frank Colin, is arrested in Paris. In Santo Domingo, the high‑profile trial of the four Frenchmen ends with 20‑year prison sentences. But behind the scenes, both in France and the Dominican Republic, plans are being made for the audacious escape of the two private‑jet pilots.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

The brain behind the operation, Frank Colin, is arrested in Paris. In Santo Domingo, the high‑profile trial of the four Frenchmen ends with 20‑year prison sentences. But behind the scenes, both in France and the Dominican Republic, plans are being made for the audacious escape of the two private‑jet pilots.

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Thomas Dandois

Director
Stéphane Rybojad

Director
Thomas Dandois

Writer
Stéphane Rybojad

Writer