Shawn Ryan Show #23 Luis Chaparro - Inside the World's Deadliest Cartel
Apr 6, 2022
Luis Chaparro, an investigative reporter who embedded with the Sinaloa Cartel, shares gripping insights into their operations. He discusses a new, dangerously addictive drug poised to hit the U.S. and Canada, even more potent than fentanyl. Chaparro also describes his firsthand experiences at a cartel tactical training camp, revealing their military-style preparations. The conversation delves into the economic ties between cartels and local communities, highlighting the complexities of human stories within the harsh realities of organized crime.
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Risky Investigation
- Luis Chaparro, despite fear, embeds with cartels to understand their operations.
- He investigates the shift from heroin to fentanyl in blue M30 pills.
Fentanyl Lab Evolution
- Fentanyl labs have become smaller, more numerous, and moved indoors.
- This fragmentation makes them less vulnerable to large losses.
Vigilance Elite Swag
- A cartel member wore a Vigilance Elite hat, given by Luis Chaparro as a joke.
- This unplanned event sparked concern about brand association.