Javier Peña

Javier Peña is a former American Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent known for his work investigating and capturing major narcotics traffickers in Colombia during the 1980s and 1990s. He played a key role in efforts to dismantle drug cartels like the Medellín and Cali organizations. Peña’s experiences and expertise in drug enforcement gained broader public recognition through the Netflix series "Narcos," where his character is portrayed as a dedicated agent combating the powerful drug trade. His work contributed significantly to efforts to reduce cocaine trafficking into the United States.