Fans of the Netflix sensation Narcos can learn its secrets from the two men who helped capture renowned drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Set in the 1980s, the gritty drama, based on real life events, follows the Columbian cocaine trade and it has become a worldwide sensation.

During that period, Escobar became known as a drug kingpin and after many years he was eventually brought down by the authorities. Two DEA agents Javier Pena and Steve Murphy were heavily involved in the investigation.

They will be coming to Leeds O2 Academy on Friday, May 11 to talk about the case and the hit TV show.

These two men helped bring down Pablo Escobar
These two men helped bring down Pablo Escobar

Narcos - An evening of conversation on the capturing of Pablo Escobar and the Cali Cartel will see the agents talk about the rise and fall of the Medellin Cartel and the role the agents played in bringing down its notorious leader who was known as the King of Cocaine.

The evening’s discussion will shed light on their input into the hit Netflix series where they both worked as series consultants, and they will reveal information which does not feature in the show, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.


The Leeds evening is one of nine events the agents will be hosting in the UK and Ireland during May.

Tickets for the O2 event, which will begin at 7pm, vary between £34 and £38.

You see the full tour dates and get tickets from Ticketmaster.