Episode
#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
2:15:10
Published: Wed Sep 01 2021
Description
I sit down with investigative Mexican Cartel / Narcos reporter Luis Chaparro to discuss the DEA's arms deals with the Sinaloa Cartel, and how China is sending chemists to work with drug cartels to produce the most potent fentanyl on the planet to be smuggled into the United States. Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Follow Luis Chaparro: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luiskuryaki Twitter - https://twitter.com/LuisKuryaki Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
A former ATF agent immerses himself into the narco culture to gain their trust and gather intelligence, where he witnesses the inner workings of drug cartels and their hitmen.
00:00 - 02:08 (02:08)
Summary
A former ATF agent immerses himself into the narco culture to gain their trust and gather intelligence, where he witnesses the inner workings of drug cartels and their hitmen.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about attending a fancy school in Mexico where most businessmen put their children and studying mass media as a broader field.
02:08 - 09:55 (07:47)
Summary
The speaker talks about attending a fancy school in Mexico where most businessmen put their children and studying mass media as a broader field. In addition, the DEA was looking for recognition through finding gold medals instead of actual narcos in Mexico.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses a pitch for a story involving a female police officer trafficking information and how they started writing about conspiracy theories with proof, even if it's just a small one.
09:55 - 12:47 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses a pitch for a story involving a female police officer trafficking information and how they started writing about conspiracy theories with proof, even if it's just a small one.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts being chased by police and the fear of being caught.
12:47 - 18:46 (05:58)
Summary
The speaker recounts being chased by police and the fear of being caught.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses a conversation with the owner of a newsroom in Juarez about the workings of the Mexican cartel and the challenges of police involvement.
18:46 - 23:16 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker discusses a conversation with the owner of a newsroom in Juarez about the workings of the Mexican cartel and the challenges of police involvement.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Summary
$news is a word.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts a conversation he had with a criminal who warned him not to report their illegal activities to the police due to potential charges of organized crime, emphasizing the surprising presence of criminal elements in seemingly normal situations.
30:14 - 36:01 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker recounts a conversation he had with a criminal who warned him not to report their illegal activities to the police due to potential charges of organized crime, emphasizing the surprising presence of criminal elements in seemingly normal situations.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Mexican journalist discusses the challenges of accessing Mexican criminal organizations as an outsider, and describes his own experiences with drug and alcohol abuse.
36:01 - 40:58 (04:57)
Summary
A Mexican journalist discusses the challenges of accessing Mexican criminal organizations as an outsider, and describes his own experiences with drug and alcohol abuse.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A hacker describes how he flexes his power by only communicating in person for extreme requests.
40:58 - 44:33 (03:35)
Summary
A hacker describes how he flexes his power by only communicating in person for extreme requests. However, most of the time they just talk broadly about things.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recounts a tense experience visiting an illegally operated stash house filled with marijuana and a puppy.
44:33 - 50:48 (06:15)
Summary
The speaker recounts a tense experience visiting an illegally operated stash house filled with marijuana and a puppy. The situation was fraught with danger and anxiety as they navigated the crowded location.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The black market for guns and sneakers can coexist in the same underground marketplaces.
50:48 - 55:20 (04:31)
Summary
The black market for guns and sneakers can coexist in the same underground marketplaces. The guns are often older, manipulated models from larger cartel operations, while the sneakers are fake brands sold at low prices.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man describes his experience encountering an unauthorized guns dealer selling illegal weapons, including an AK-47, out of a warehouse in the middle of the day.
55:20 - 1:00:36 (05:16)
Summary
A man describes his experience encountering an unauthorized guns dealer selling illegal weapons, including an AK-47, out of a warehouse in the middle of the day.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The illegal gun trade often involves buying guns legally with a permit and then trading them for drugs or as payment for other illicit goods.
1:00:36 - 1:06:52 (06:16)
Summary
The illegal gun trade often involves buying guns legally with a permit and then trading them for drugs or as payment for other illicit goods. This explains how criminals are able to obtain weapons despite strict gun control laws in the United States.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In this excerpt, a speaker discusses the difference in gun culture between the US and other countries, and how some individuals believe that being able to access guns is necessary for protection.
1:06:52 - 1:11:54 (05:02)
Summary
In this excerpt, a speaker discusses the difference in gun culture between the US and other countries, and how some individuals believe that being able to access guns is necessary for protection.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The structure of cartels is not a vertical one, instead, they follow a decentralized network with one guy concerned about his commission, while the narcos are getting guns and weapons.
1:11:54 - 1:15:00 (03:06)
Summary
The structure of cartels is not a vertical one, instead, they follow a decentralized network with one guy concerned about his commission, while the narcos are getting guns and weapons.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Mexican man travels to the US to buy guns at gun shows and then sells them in Mexico for a profit.
1:15:00 - 1:20:37 (05:36)
Summary
A Mexican man travels to the US to buy guns at gun shows and then sells them in Mexico for a profit. Corruption is present at all levels of Mexican society, making it difficult to avoid paying bribes.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The United States government is giving out green cards to some cartel members who have been recorded killing up to 40 people in Mexico, while there are many people from Latin America trying to enter the US.
1:20:37 - 1:24:33 (03:56)
Summary
The United States government is giving out green cards to some cartel members who have been recorded killing up to 40 people in Mexico, while there are many people from Latin America trying to enter the US. In exchange, the informant will provide intelligence on other cartels under the promise of working freely.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A story is told about a man who made a wrong statement and was about to have his S visa revoked, which is only issued for special purposes such as informing the government about the inner workings of a criminal organization.
1:24:33 - 1:28:59 (04:25)
Summary
A story is told about a man who made a wrong statement and was about to have his S visa revoked, which is only issued for special purposes such as informing the government about the inner workings of a criminal organization.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses feeling disposable due to societal norms and reflects on the realities of government involvement in violence.
1:29:00 - 1:32:56 (03:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses feeling disposable due to societal norms and reflects on the realities of government involvement in violence.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reached out to his source regarding the rise of fentanyl in the US and was informed that it was hard to track the fentanyl labs now since they are not set up as before.
1:32:56 - 1:37:46 (04:50)
Summary
The speaker reached out to his source regarding the rise of fentanyl in the US and was informed that it was hard to track the fentanyl labs now since they are not set up as before.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses a homemade drug production operation that involves the use of precursors and chemicals and requires specialized equipment such as a stove and gas masks.
1:37:47 - 1:45:38 (07:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses a homemade drug production operation that involves the use of precursors and chemicals and requires specialized equipment such as a stove and gas masks.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker provides a unique perspective into the world of fentanyl production, challenging the assumption that the producers are "the bad guys" and sharing details on the physical appearance and production process of the drug.
1:45:38 - 1:50:09 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker provides a unique perspective into the world of fentanyl production, challenging the assumption that the producers are "the bad guys" and sharing details on the physical appearance and production process of the drug.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the operations of the Sinaloa Cartel, including money laundering, arms trafficking, and the involvement of high-level officials.
1:50:09 - 1:54:21 (04:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the operations of the Sinaloa Cartel, including money laundering, arms trafficking, and the involvement of high-level officials.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes an unexpected visit by an armed couple to a drug stash house and the intense atmosphere of the place.
1:54:21 - 2:00:38 (06:17)
Summary
The speaker describes an unexpected visit by an armed couple to a drug stash house and the intense atmosphere of the place.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The documentary explores how Mexican cartels are using US citizens to smoke drugs and how it is affecting many lives in the US.
2:00:38 - 2:06:18 (05:40)
Summary
The documentary explores how Mexican cartels are using US citizens to smoke drugs and how it is affecting many lives in the US. It also focuses on how it is providing for some families while also killing others.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast features a discussion on documentary photography with a focus on drug cartel pictures, taken personally or sourced from secondary sources.
2:06:18 - 2:12:12 (05:54)
Summary
The podcast features a discussion on documentary photography with a focus on drug cartel pictures, taken personally or sourced from secondary sources. It also touches on the documentaries the speaker has participated in, such as a long one on Showtime.
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Jeep lineup for 2022 offers a range of vehicles, including the Grand Cherokee and Compass, that deliver power, technology, and comfort.
2:12:12 - 2:14:22 (02:10)
Summary
The Jeep lineup for 2022 offers a range of vehicles, including the Grand Cherokee and Compass, that deliver power, technology, and comfort. The transcript contains unrelated information about the speaker's ability to hold a boom pole and an odd statement about a possible deal breaker in a relationship.