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Mike Fredericks, author of the award-winning Busting Drug Dealers: Diaries of a DEA Special Agent, began his US federal law enforcement career in January, 1971 as a US Customs Security Officer (CSO), known as "skymarshal." Promoted to Special Agent (criminal investigator) with the US Customs Office of Investigations eight months later, he served on temporary duty with the US Secret Service and on multiple federal drug task forces.
In 1973, he transferred from US Customs to the newly-created Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). After twelve years in domestic assignments, he transferred overseas and served fifteen consecutive years outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) in Colombia, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and South Asia. Returning to Washington, DC and DEA headquarters in 1998, he was assigned to DEA’s international operations, overseeing activities in Eastern Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East. He subsequently served as section chief (Chemical Investigations) in the Office of Diversion Control. He retired from DEA in 2000 after nearly thirty years in US federal law enforcement.
Post-retirement, Fredericks continued to support DEA's sensitive investigative unit, training and supporting foreign national police narcotics teams to work in concert with US embassies overseas.
After the 9/11/01 World Trade Center attack, in 2004, he became an aviation security specialist for the Air Line Pilots Assn, Int'l (ALPA), and for ten years, conducted counter-terrorism training and aviation security courses for US and Canadian commercial airline pilots as ALPA's point of contact with US law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
He is currently retired.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Busting Drug Dealers: Diaries of a DEA Special Agent is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and true crime subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to graphic descriptions of real crimes, violence, drugs, and weapon use, and was penned by author Mike Fredericks. Readers are sure to be hooked on this gripping and eye-opening memoir that provides us with a rare glimpse into the dangerous and complex world of drug enforcement. Fredericks, a seasoned DEA Special Agent, takes us on a thrilling journey through his career, chronicling his adventures, investigations, and encounters with drug traffickers from around the globe.
Author Mike Fredericks has crafted a real roller-coaster ride of true stories that read like high-stakes crime fiction yet keep the authentic narrative integrity of someone who has truly been there and done that. From undercover drug buys in the United States to daring raids on clandestine cocaine labs in the jungles of Colombia, Fredericks' experiences are both exhilarating and terrifying. His dedication to his job and his relentless pursuit of justice shine through in every chapter. What sets this memoir apart is its authenticity. Fredericks draws from his extensive diaries and court documents, providing an unvarnished look at the challenges and risks faced by law enforcement officers in the war against drugs. His storytelling is both compelling and insightful, shedding light on the complexities of the drug trade and the dedication required to combat it. This well-penned, intimate memoir is a testament to the unwavering commitment of law enforcement officers and the sacrifices they make to keep our communities safe. Overall, Busting Drug Dealers is a must-read for anyone interested in the real-life battles against drug traffickers and the relentless pursuit of justice, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
