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Nicky Barnes
Drug kingpin and founder of 'The Council'
Nicky Barnes was a prominent figure in the drug trade during the 1970s. He formed 'The Council,' a syndicate of Black heroin dealers that operated in New York City. Despite multiple attempts by investigators to prosecute him, Barnes earned the nickname 'Mr. Untouchable' due to his elusive nature.
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