Matt Thomas
Former Chief Deputy at the Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office and author who spent decades investigating and conducting undercover work against Mexican drug cartels, specializing in Sinaloa cartel operations and border enforcement.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 2h 31min
#403 - “They’re GHOSTS!” - Cartel Sheriff on Sinaloa’s Tunnels, Secret Scouts & El ChapO
Matt Thomas, former Pinal County chief deputy and decades-long cartel investigator. He recounts Sinaloa’s radio networks, desert scouts and ingenious tunnel smuggling. He talks local corruption, undercover tradecraft and shifting cartel power. Political shifts, migration mechanics and the rise of fentanyl also feature as major topics.
Feb 3, 2026 • 3h
#379 - “Sinister!” - Cartel Cop on Cartel Occult, “R*pe Tree” & Life-Changing Cure | Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas, former Pinal County chief deputy who spent 30 years hunting cartels and leading narcotics and undercover work. He recounts chasing Sinaloa operatives in Arizona. He discusses ruthless cartel structures, horrifying “rape tree” trafficking practices, and the personal toll of long-term trauma. He also talks about trying ketamine therapy for processing trauma and how it changed his outlook.
