The Jordan Harbinger Show

821: John Nores | Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels

Apr 6, 2023

John Nores, a retired special operations game warden and author of Hidden War, shares gripping insights into the battle against drug cartels in California's wildlands. Despite cannabis legalization, cartels wreak havoc with illegal grow operations that devastate ecosystems and threaten local communities. Nores details the perilous work of game wardens, who often confront armed criminals while safeguarding wildlife. He highlights the urgent need for awareness and effective law enforcement strategies to combat these illegal activities and their environmental impact.

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John Nores

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Guardians in the Wild

8min

Cartels in the Woods

21min

From Coffee to Cartels: A Dual Narrative

7min

Dangers of Drug Cartels in National Parks

27min

Navigating Honesty and the Marijuana Market

9min

Navigating California's Cannabis Crisis

20min

Environmental Consequences of Drug Cartels

8min

Lt. John Nores is a retired 28-year special operations game warden, co-host of the Warden’s Watch podcast, and author of Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels.

What We Discuss with Lt. John Nores:

Even though cannabis is now legal in California, drug cartels operate massive, illegal trespass grow operations on public land across the state.
Trespass grow operations cause long-lasting environmental damage, generate pollution, steal water and other resources from the communities where they're raised.
6,000-10,000 people are employed by the cartels to establish and maintain these sites.
Nearby residents who happen to cross paths with these criminals — even on their own property — are in danger of being assaulted or killed with little to no legal repercussions.
DEA and game wardens who monitor this activity have the highest risk of death in the line of duty among law enforcement.
And much more...

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