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Sheriff Thompson's Reverse Sting Drug Operation
28:14 - 35:44 (07:30)
Sheriff Rick Thompson of Presidio organized his own reverse sting operation, bypassing other law enforcement agencies to apprehend a drug dealer. He claimed that state and federal law enforcement agencies were in a drug war, and the only difference between cops and dopers is the badge.
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Dale seeks advice from a Texas Ranger to approach the accusations against sitting Sheriff Robert.
28:14 - 29:19 (01:05)
Summary
Dale seeks advice from a Texas Ranger to approach the accusations against sitting Sheriff Robert. He plans to seek Rick's defense to the case.
ChapterSheriff Thompson's Reverse Sting Drug Operation
EpisodeBorderlands | 6. Oh Sh*t
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Last week, Presidio Sheriff Rick Thompson admitted to transporting over 2,400 pounds of uncut cocaine to Marfa as part of a reverse drug sting operation, after federal and state agents discovered the drugs in one of his horse trailers.
29:19 - 32:30 (03:11)
Summary
Last week, Presidio Sheriff Rick Thompson admitted to transporting over 2,400 pounds of uncut cocaine to Marfa as part of a reverse drug sting operation, after federal and state agents discovered the drugs in one of his horse trailers. The sheriff claims that the drug war is ongoing, but it is between state and federal law enforcement agencies.
ChapterSheriff Thompson's Reverse Sting Drug Operation
EpisodeBorderlands | 6. Oh Sh*t
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A former sheriff named Rick Thompson tries to go against bureaucracy and law enforcement agencies by operating on his own in a reverse sting.
32:30 - 35:44 (03:14)
Summary
A former sheriff named Rick Thompson tries to go against bureaucracy and law enforcement agencies by operating on his own in a reverse sting. However, past accusations of falsifying reports and staging evidence by a former employee put his reputation and operations in question.