Locked Up Abroad Season 1 Episode 7 Margarita Island
- April 14, 2008
In the seventh episode of the first season of Locked Up Abroad, we follow the story of Tony and his friend Peter as they embark on a vacation to Margarita Island in Venezuela. Tony, a seasoned traveler, had been to the island before and was familiar with the local culture, but Peter was a novice and was excited to explore the island's many attractions.
The episode begins with the two friends arriving on the island and checking into their hotel. They quickly make friends with some of the local staff, including the bartender, who offers to take them on a tour of the island on his day off. Tony and Peter are thrilled at the opportunity to see more of the island and spend the day drinking and exploring with their new friend.
The next day, Tony and Peter decide to rent jet skis and explore the island on their own. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when they are approached by a group of locals who offer to sell them drugs. Tony and Peter decline the offer and try to leave, but they are cornered by the group and forced to buy the drugs.
Unbeknownst to the two friends, the locals were actually undercover police officers, and they were immediately arrested for drug possession. Tony and Peter were shocked and confused as they were taken to jail, where they were subjected to harsh conditions and mistreatment.
The episode switches between interviews with Tony and Peter, who recount their harrowing experience, and dramatic reenactments of their time in jail. They describe the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions they were forced to endure, the violence and corruption of the other inmates, and the fear and uncertainty that consumed them during their weeks in jail.
After spending over a month in jail, Tony and Peter are finally released and deported back to the United States. They are grateful to be free, but the experience has left them traumatized and forever changed.
Overall, the episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug use and the severe consequences of breaking the law in a foreign country. It also highlights the unfair treatment and mistreatment that can occur in foreign jails, especially for those with no connections or resources. The episode is a gripping and emotional journey that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.