Drug dealers are commonly considered to have a predilection toward the use of violence to resolve disputes during dealing activities. Such an assumption is rarely questioned. This study analyses accounts of conflict from twelve individuals incarcerated for cocaine trafficking. Of 53 conflicts recounted by the interviewees, 48 were resolved in a non-violent fashion, notwithstanding possible use of violent threats. A variety of resolution strategies were employed, from negotiation, to preventative measures, to third party involvement, or conflicts simply remaining unresolved. The remaining five disputes were resolved in violent fashion. Examination of the violent methods used by the interviewees illustrates that violence serves primarily as a deterrent or cases of retribution.