Christopher Coke
Jamaican drug lord and Shower Posse leader.
The gang exported large quantities of marijuana and cocaine into the United States.
- field
- Organized crime, drug trafficking
- nationality
- Jamaican
- known_for
- Leader of the Shower Posse; de facto authority of Tivoli Gardens; convicted of racketeering conspiracy
Lore & Background
He had an older sister and brother. His father founded the Shower Posse, a violent drug gang that distributed huge amounts of cocaine and marijuana throughout Jamaica and the United States. Coke was gradually brought into his father's organisation. He developed community programs to help the poor and had so much local support that Jamaican police were unable to enter this neighbourhood without community consent. In 2009 the United States first asked for his extradition on drug trafficking charges. Coke was captured while trying to reach the US Embassy, disguised as a woman.
Reader's Guide
victory against international drug trafficking. The case also raised questions about extradition procedures and the use of warrantless wiretapping evidence.
Did You Know?
- Coke attempted to disguise himself as a woman when captured, wearing a woman's wig and possessing a second wig and women's sunglasses.
- His father, Lester Coke, died in a mysterious fire at the General Penitentiary in Kingston while awaiting extradition proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shower Posse and what did it do?
The Shower Posse is a violent Jamaican drug gang originally founded by Lester Coke, Christopher's father. Under Dudus's leadership the organization moved large shipments of marijuana and cocaine into the United States, operating as a major international trafficking network.
What was Christopher Coke's role in Tivoli Gardens?
Coke functioned as the de facto authority over the Tivoli Gardens community in Kingston, where the Shower Posse maintained a stronghold. His control over the area made him a central figure in Jamaica's internal security struggles during the late 2000s.
Why is Christopher Coke considered significant in the world of organized crime?
He is widely cited as one of Jamaica's most influential drug lords, having inherited and expanded his father's trafficking empire into a transnational operation. His 2011 racketeering conviction and the violent legacy of the Shower Posse keep his name prominent in discussions of Caribbean criminal history.
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