Ep 25: Tim Foley – Arizona Border Recon, Cartel Violence, and Drug/Human Smuggling Along The U.S.'s Southern Border

In this episode, we speak with Tim Foley, a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of Arizona Border Recon. Tim discusses how his team conducts intelligence gathering and reconnaissance on Mexican cartel activity along the United States–Mexico border, specifically in Arizona.Foley explains the origins of Arizona Border Recon, how the group monitors cartel movements in remote desert areas, and the challenges posed by smuggling routes used by criminal organizations. We also discuss what his team observes on the ground, how they document activity, and the broader debate around border security, citizen involvement, and cartel influence in the region.