#70 Ed Calderon - China's Influence in the U.S. Drug Trade

In this episode, John "Rain" Waters talks with Ed Calderon, a former police officer from Tijuana and an expert in non-permissive environments. The conversation delves into China's influence in Mexico and Mexican drug cartels and their role in fentanyl production. Calderon also shares firsthand experiences in law enforcement fighting drug cartels, as well as his personal journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a US citizen. This eye-opening conversation covers topics such as Mexican drug cartels, China, fentanyl production, law enforcement, and non-permissive environments, as well as drug trafficking and immigration. Ed shares thoughts about the dark side of drug wars, predictions for the future, and more.

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