Behind the Scenes of Fentanyl: A Deep Dive with DEA Veteran Derek Maltz
In my opinion, based on the deaths in this country over the last several years, the cartels should be the top day-to-day threat impacting America's future.
What happens when a retired DEA agent pulls back the curtain on America's opioid crisis? In this gripping episode, Derek Maltz, who spent 28 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration, shares his invaluable insights. With a career that saw him lead the largest drug task force in America, Maltz has stories and knowledge that are nothing short of eye-opening.
He discusses the dark world of fentanyl, a drug that's causing havoc from seasoned opioid users to teenagers buying counterfeit pills on social media. Maltz doesn't mince words; he lays out the stark reality of 'death by deception'. You'll hear about the intricate web spun by Mexican cartels and Chinese transnational criminals, fueling a multi-billion dollar industry that thrives on human suffering.
The conversation also touches on the alarming lack of urgency in tackling this crisis and the dire need for collaborative efforts to bring about change. If you want to understand the true scale of the fentanyl epidemic and what can be done to combat it, this episode is a must-listen.