Daniel Davis Deep Dive NEW WAR on DRUG CARTELS: Just begun in the Caribbean Sea /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy
Sep 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Steve Jermy, a former British Commodore and combat veteran with expertise in anti-drug patrols, joins to unravel the complexities of the current war on drug cartels in the Caribbean. Jermy shares insights on the operational tactics of smugglers and the evolving role of Venezuela as a drug transit hub. The conversation critically examines military actions against cartels, the ethical dilemmas involved, and explores the historical context of U.S. policies in the region, shedding light on the intricate nexus of drugs, politics, and military intervention.
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Framing The Campaign As A War
- Daniel Davis frames recent US action in the Caribbean as a declared "war" on "narco-terrorists."
- The episode questions whether that label and approach accurately fit organized drug networks.
Firsthand Royal Navy Interdiction Experience
- Steve Jermy recounts serving in the Royal Navy's anti-drug patrols and researching Caribbean trafficking at Cambridge.
- He emphasizes interdiction history and how the "war on drugs" label predates recent efforts.
Caribbean As A Persistent Transit Hub
- Jermy explains the Caribbean is a persistent transit zone for cocaine originating in South American Andean countries.
- He stresses that interdiction focused supply reduction while neglecting demand and broader complexity.