"That money was involved was not a surprise to Mr. Arbabsiar’s old friends, who said he had no interest in religion or politics, and smoked marijuana and drank alcohol freely." Let me tell you this: in the elite military forces of Iran, Revolutionary Guards or even Hizbullah, the smallest "moral or religious infraction" is seen as sufficient grounds for disqualification and and punishment. But in this case, Quds Force seems to have made an exception for this car salesman who enjoyed booze and marijuana. OK. The plot is getting more interesting.