National Geographic Locked Up Abroad Caracas is the latest episode in the trailblazing and often harrowing series which is now in Season 3. See photos, video here of the episode broadcast on April 8, 2009.

The second episode of the 14 part series National Geographic Locked Up Abroad follows the experience of David Evans, a musician in Atlanta, Ga desperate for cash simply to make ends meet. Thus when a clubgoer named Melvyn gives him the opportunity to make $5,000 for delivering cocaine from Venezuela to Europe, it is the proverbial offer he can’t refuse. As an added bonus, David was assured a tropical vacation.

David declines to tell his girlfriend about his plans; the two have arranged to meet in Amsterdam for a concert tour. Although Melvyn reassured David that smuggling would be safe, David nonetheless is ensnared when is suitcase is examined at the airport and the authorities find it stuffed with aerosol cans containing cocaine. He finds himself in prison in Venezuela, living a harrowing life among dangerous prisoners and sleeping on concrete floors as his girlfriend, Julie, is in Europe not knowing of his whereabouts. is abandoned in Europe.

As with all of the series episodes, Locked Up Abroad Caracas intersperses reenactment with interviews with the musician David Evans.

Top photo: Lima, Peru In a reenactment scene, David (portrayed by an actor) getting arrested at the airport. David agreed to smuggle cocaine from Caracas, Venezuela to Europe. (Photo credit: Renny Bartlett / Raw Television)

More photos and video below.

Photo: Lima Peru. In a reenactment scene, two prisoners and David (portrayed by an actor) standing along the prison wall. David agreed to smuggle cocaine from Caracas, Venezuela to Europe. (Photo credit: Renny Bartlett / Raw Television)

Photo: Lima Peru. In a reenactment scene, two guards escorting David (portrayed by an actor) through the prison hallway. David agreed to smuggle cocaine from Caracas, Venezuela to Europe. (Photo credit: Renny Bartlett / Raw Television)

Here are some Locked Up Abroad Caracas Video

Video “Music and Violence” – A musical talent gives this prisoner some security, but this benefit is not without its own costs. Video Link



Video “Prison Power” – In prison, they can hear you scream but they won’t help. It’s every man for himself. Video Link



Video “Can of Cocaine” – Drug smugglers try all kinds of tricks to get their products across international borders. Video Link

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• Locked Up Abroad Season 3 Premiere 4-1-09

National Geographic: Locked Up Abroad Caracas (Video, Photos)