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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2003

"The True Story of Killing Pablo"
on the History Channel

OCT 9--The History Channel has created a documentary about one of the most significant cases in DEA's history—the pursuit of Pablo Escobar. "The True Story of Killing Pablo," based on the bestselling book by author Mark Bowden, focuses on the history of the notoriously violent criminal and the efforts of U.S. and Colombian law enforcement to capture him.

The History Channel will rebroadcast the documentary tonight, October 9, 2003 from 8 to 10 p.m (EST). Check local listings for cable channel.

For more about the History Channel's documentary about Pablo Escobar, visit http://www.historychannel.com/pablo/

For Information about Pablo Escobar and Narcoterrorism, see http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/intel/02039/02039.html#pablo

To learn about the current drug situation in Colombia, see http://www.dea.gov/pubs/intel/02006/index.html