6 Pablo Escobar Facts That Are Worth Knowing

Pablo Escobar had built a private zoo in Puerto Triunfo and filled it with hippos, giraffes, elephants, and other animals.

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When the family of Escobar was in hiding, his daughter Manuela got sick. To keep her warm, he burnt currency notes of over 2 million dollars.

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He spent $2,500 every month on rubber bands to hold his money.

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Escobar smuggled up to 15 tons of cocaine each day.

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Pablo Escobar built his own luxurious prison which was known as “La Caterdal”. The prison had facilities like casino, a nightclub, and even a spa.

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