Jesús Malverde

Many saints in the Catholic tradition are associated with occupations.  For example, Joseph with carpenters, John Vianney with priests, Luke with physicians, and Jean Baptiste de la Salle with teachers  As bizarre as it sounds, even drug dealers have their own saint: Jesús Malverde.  For true, I didn't make it up!  This saint is sometimes known as the "angel of the poor".  or the "narco-saint"  He's a folklore hero in Sinaloa, and his cultus is among those involved in selling drugs.

I have seen his figure on the dashboard of some automobiles in New Orleans, a sure tip to the NOPD that the owner is in the business, if they care to bust a simple pot-seller!

The Catholic Church does not recognize him officially as a saint; however, sainthood is sometimes conferred from below rather than above. I once asked a priest if he would bless a statue of this saint or St. Expedité.  He indicated that he would.

Don't ask that of an Irish priest, though.  They don't have a sense of humor in such matters.
Here's a little statue of Jesús Malverde:

And a prayer for his intercession: