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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 1H 46M

DEA Agent Almost Shot on Operation | Jack McFarland | Ep. 353

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The interview features retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland, who shares his 32-year career highlights. He recounts early Philadelphia drug busts, his time training new agents at Quantico, and challenging international assignments in the Caribbean, including a "reverse undercover" sting. McFarland also discusses the personal toll of the job, including an assassination attempt on his agent's family and the loss of colleagues, reflecting on the dedication and sacrifices made in combating drug trafficking globally.Find Jack here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-mcfarland-2529b92a9Today's Sponsors:StopBox USA⬇️Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start 00:17 - Guest Introduction & DEA Origins10:25 - Undercover Operations & Major Seizures21:26 - Quantico Instructor & DEA Tactical Training36:47 - Caribbean Division & "Reverse Undercover" Sting: 52:00 - Targeted Assassination Attempt & Island Violence1:00:00 - TSA Incident & Freighter Interception1:08:59 - Risk vs. Reward in DEA Operations1:18:50 - Honoring Fallen Agents & Personal ReflectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

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