He Sold a Soviet Submarine to a Cartel for Smuggling Drugs

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He Sold a Soviet Submarine to a Cartel for Smuggling Drugs In this jaw-dropping true crime story, we dive deep into one of the most audacious criminal plots of the 1990s: the attempted sale of a Soviet Foxtrot-class submarine to the infamous Cali Cartel — for smuggling 40 tons of cocaine under the Atlantic Ocean. Meet Ludwig "Tarzan" Fainberg, a nightclub owner from Miami with roots in Odessa, Ukraine. From forging draft documents in the Soviet Union to rubbing shoulders with Colombian kingpins in South Beach, Tarzan's life was anything but ordinary. But when cartel emissaries asked him if he could get them a submarine, he didn't laugh. He started making calls — to Russian naval officers, ex-KGB agents, and African shipyards. This cinematic breakdown follows the real-life events behind Operation Odessa, a multi-agency U.S. investigation involving the DEA, FBI, CIA, and Coast Guard, spanning three continents and dozens of wiretaps. We cover: – His rise from Soviet street hustler to Miami underworld kingpin – The real story behind the $35 million submarine deal – How he bribed his way onto Russian naval bases – The undercover DEA sting that nearly blew the case open – The betrayal that changed everything – And how Tarzan walked away from it all with just 33 months in prison 🕵️‍♂️ Based on declassified federal files, interviews, and real surveillance records, this video is perfect for fans of Netflix’s Operation Odessa, Cocaine Cowboys, The Business of Drugs, and Drug Lords. 👉 Watch until the end to see how Tarzan turned information into immunity — and betrayed his closest friend to walk free.