GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 132: DEA LEGEND CHRIS FEISTL — THE REAL NARCOS: TAKING DOWN THE CALI CARTEL

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.🎙️ NOW STREAMING: GOLD SHIELDS Episode 132 features an exclusive, edge-of-your-seat interview with Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl, one of the elite agents who brought down the Cali Cartel — the most powerful and sophisticated drug trafficking organization in history.🔥 If you’ve seen Netflix’s hit series NARCOS: Season 3, you’ve seen Chris Feistl's story. Now, hear the REAL TRUTH — straight from the source. Chris and his partner Dave Mitchell were handpicked for the most dangerous mission on Earth: infiltrate the Cali Cartel in the heart of Cali, Colombia, a city ruled by fear, corruption, and unimaginable violence.💣 Kidnappings, car bombs, death threats, and deep undercover operations — this episode dives into the high-stakes world of international drug enforcement like never before.📚 Chris also discusses his book, "After Escobar" giving rare insight into the psychological and emotional toll of hunting narco-terrorists while risking everything to dismantle a global empire built on blood and billions.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest00:56 The Dangerous Drug Trade in Colombia02:57 Chris Feistl's Journey to the DEA06:09 Miami: The Epicenter of Drug Trade in the 80s09:01 Transitioning to Colombia and the Cali Cartel12:08 Operating in a Hostile Environment15:00 The Challenges of Corruption in Colombia18:03 The Role of the Cali Cartel in Drug Trade21:01 Navigating Dangerous Operations24:08 The Impact of Corruption on Investigations26:51 Developing Key Informants30:07 The Story of Jorge Salcedo34:22 The Mercenary Plan Against Escobar36:20 Salcedo's Reluctant Involvement with the Cartel37:00 The Sequel: Bombing Pablo's Prison38:55 The Perfect Storm: Collaboration with Salcedo41:15 The Risks of Meeting a Cartel Insider43:27 Challenges of Arresting Cartel Leaders46:18 The Scale of the Cali Cartel's Operations49:33 The Arrests of the Cali Cartel Leaders52:06 The Aftermath of Arrests and Extradition54:14 The Real Heroes: Colombian Forces55:38 The Book: After Escobar01:01:15 The Unbelievable Stories Behind the CaseSUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShieldsFollow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast PlatformsVisit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.comSOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b