"Cartel Ghost" - Limited Edition Print

Cartel Ghost – Norman’s Cay, Exumas

Suspended in the shallow, impossibly clear waters of Norman’s Cay, the ghostly remains of a Curtiss C-46 Commando tell a story few places dare to whisper. Once an instrument of the Medellín Cartel’s illicit empire, this aircraft served as a smuggling vessel under the notorious reign of Carlos Lehder, who turned this quiet Bahamian island into a key cocaine trafficking hub in the late 1970s.

Today, that dark legacy lies submerged beneath a veil of tropical tranquility. In Cartel Ghost, photographer Josef Huainigg captures the striking juxtaposition of decay and elegance, crime and calm—where turquoise tides slowly erase the past, but never quite let it go.

This print is part of a highly exclusive, hand-numbered edition, produced using museum-grade archival materials. A certificate of authenticity accompanies each piece, ensuring its provenance and permanence.

A powerful conversation piece. A frozen fragment of history. A ghost reborn in beauty.