I think the key here is understanding how intelligence agencies have historically operated in the shadows. It's not just about direct orders — it's about influence, complicity, and allowing certain activities to happen for strategic gain. If the CIA was involved in the Contra affair, it's reasonable to imagine they'd have a hand in similar operations elsewhere. People like Freeway Ricky Ross might not have known they were part of a larger game, but that doesn't mean the game wasn't being played. The line between tolerance and direction is thin, and the system is built to blur it.