Julian Dorey Podcast

#265 - Cartels are Creating Secret Narco Death Zones in Northern California | John Nores

Jan 13, 2025
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John Nores
John Nores, a former California Game Warden with extensive experience in combating cartel drug operations, shares gripping insights into the hidden narco death zones of Northern California. He details the violent confrontations he faced while patrolling illegal cannabis grow sites. The conversation also explores the web of crime linking wildlife trafficking with drug cartels, the environmental devastation caused by illegal cultivation, and the challenges in enforcing laws amid evolving cartel tactics. Nores highlights the pressing need for inter-agency communication and policy reform.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
From Navy Roots to Conservation Dreams
02:38 • 8min
3
The Dark Intersection of Wildlife Trafficking and Crime
10:34 • 2min
4
Automating Your New Year's Resolutions with Investment Tools
12:42 • 2min
5
The Paradox of Conservation and Ethical Hunting
14:33 • 2min
6
Confronting Wildlife Crime
16:51 • 13min
7
Cartel Challenges in Northern California's Cannabis Landscape
29:48 • 21min
8
Confronting Hidden Threats
51:07 • 5min
9
Hidden Harvests: The Cartel's Cannabis Operations
56:05 • 20min
10
Confronting Cartel Violence in Northern California
01:15:43 • 21min
11
Unraveling the Cartel Nexus
01:36:46 • 17min
12
Cartels on Tribal Lands: A Crisis Unfolds
01:54:03 • 9min
13
Encountering the Trumps at the SHOT Show
02:02:49 • 2min
14
Confronting Cartels: Environmental and Political Challenges
02:04:33 • 23min
15
Reflecting on Leadership and Growth
02:27:21 • 4min
16
Underworld Alliances: Chinese Cartels and Cannabis
02:31:11 • 21min
17
Racing for a Cause: Supporting Orphaned Children in Baja
02:52:12 • 3min
18
Fentanyl Epidemic and Immigration Crisis
02:54:53 • 14min