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Canal+ Premieres 'Dale l’infiltré,' Chronicling a Pastor-Police Officer’s Undercover Battle Against D.C. Drug Networks

The four-part documentary directed by David André features rare archival footage and personal accounts of Dale Sutherland’s dual life in the violent drug crisis of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Overview

  • The series, airing on Canal+ starting April 24, 2025, explores Dale Sutherland’s undercover work as a narcotics officer while serving as an evangelical pastor.
  • Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s faced rampant drug-related violence, with over 400 homicides annually, prompting deep-cover operations like Sutherland’s.
  • Sutherland’s undercover roles ranged from posing as a drug addict to leading the 'Store Front' operation, a fake arms-trafficking network targeting major drug importers.
  • The documentary incorporates exceptional police and FBI footage alongside interviews with Sutherland, his family, and colleagues, capturing the risks and moral dilemmas of his work.
  • Throughout the series, Sutherland’s internal conflict between his faith and his undercover identity is a central theme, reflecting the personal toll of his missions.