8) Joseph R. Pietri: Exceptional author but not impeccable

Joseph R. Pietri is an interesting and influential figure in the cannabis community, notably thanks to his book "The King of Nepal". Here is a complete presentation on his life and his involvement in the field :

Before Cannabis: Joseph R. Pietri has a varied career that is not just limited to cannabis. Before focusing on this area, little specific information is available about his life before his involvement with cannabis.

During Cannabis :

1. The author of "The King of Nepal": Joseph R. Pietri is best known for his book "The King of Nepal", which explores different aspects of Nepal, including its culture, politics and probably its unique relationship with cannabis use.
2. Cultural Explorer : Through his writings, Pietri has helped raise awareness about the cultural and political aspects related to cannabis, particularly in contexts like that of Nepal..

Exploits :

1. Writing and Publishing: His work as an author, particularly "The King of Nepal", has earned him recognition in the literary and cultural fields, particularly among cannabis enthusiasts and researchers interested in alternative crops.

After Cannabis: After publishing "The King of Nepal", Joseph R. Pietri continues to contribute to the discussion on cannabis through his writings and possibly other forms of engagement in the cultural and literary field.

Role in the Cannabis Community: Joseph R. Pietri is seen as a writer who explored and documented cultural and social aspects related to cannabis, particularly in non-Western contexts such as Nepal. His work has helped broaden public understanding of these cultures and their traditions, including their use of cannabis..

Import with dogs : Joe was involved in the business of importing hashish from Nepal to the United States, a business that involved bold and sometimes risky strategies. In his own words in a podcast ofSushant Pradhan, it describes the use of dogs to transport up to 20 kg of product per shipment.

One day, confronted by Nepalese customs who had found the hash... His lawyer advised him to stay at home and wait for news to see the reaction of the authorities. Ultimately, he had to pay $5,000 to resolve the situation, and customs delivered the package directly to his home in the United States, taking advantage of an agreement between India and Nepal that allowed military shipments without border control. To avoid complications, Pietri traveled to India to transfer the dogs and Hash from Nepal, ensuring the shipments were secure until receiving the coded "happy birthday" message confirming successful delivery. That he received, but not entirely…

Despite challenges, such as leaving India without a visa, as he had returned to India with the army for dispatch, he managed to navigate these operations with a dose of ingenuity and humor, as in testifies the funny anecdote where hashish was discovered by the authorities when burning dog food, hidden in balls of food intended for its four-legged companions.

Yes because not everything arrived safely. The next day one of these friends from England arrived in Nepal and showed him an article where a dog and hash had been found. They only found the hash when the dog food was destroyed by fire because it smelled like hash and not dog pate…. “I cried to know that everything was covered in smoke like that… But reassured…”

Purist, Passionate or Opportunist: As the author of "The King of Nepal", Pietri is often seen as a “passionate” and cultural explorer rather than an opportunist. His commitment to exploring and documenting cannabis-related cultures suggests a sincere interest in these topics, although his specific involvement in the cannabis community may vary from other figures more directly involved in cannabis culture or industry. cannabis. He was also widely criticized for his unhealthy choices for the cannabis market as a DEA collaborator.…

This presentation aims to provide a general overview of Joseph R. Pietri and his impact in the field of cannabis through his literary and cultural work, but not the continuation of these works which could be widely criticized following the collaboration with the authorities by giving names at the DEA, after having enjoyed success.