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    Drug Cartel Operations: A Perspective on Drugs, Violence, and Cooperation with Larry Villalobos

    Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    Michael W. Brown is the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices. He has a distinguished career spanning more than 32 years as a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Most recently he was the DEA Headquarters staff coordinator for the Office of Foreign Operations for the Middle East-Europe-Afghanistan-India. Prior to that he served as the country attaché in India and Myanmar providing foreign advisory support for counter narcotic enforcement. He also spent 10 years in Pakistan as a special advisor to the US Embassy on various law enforcement issues. Michael is a graduate of the United States Ranger Training Battalion and has a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Technology and Management from the University of Eastern Michigan.
        

     

    Without international partnerships and cooperation, we're not going to win this battle.

    In this episode, we delve into the complex and harrowing world of Mexican cartel and crime, featuring a discussion with Larry Villalobos, a seasoned DEA Analyst who has worked with the State Department in Mexico, the U.S. military, DHS components, and a local university.  Our guest shares eye-opening insights about the impact of drug legalization, the shifting dynamics of drug cartels, and the urgent need for international cooperation to combat the fentanyl precursor chemical supply chain.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Effects of drug legalization, including the societal impact
    • Foreign partnerships in combating drug trafficking
    • Pushing back on progressive ideas

     



     

     

    Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

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