Matthew Thomas
Retired Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona who led the regional SWAT team and conducted undercover anti-cartel operations; author of Interceptors, The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 7min
Inside Cartel Operations in Arizona with Former SWAT Commander Matthew Thomas
Matthew Thomas, retired Chief Deputy who led Pinal County SWAT and went undercover against cartels. He maps how Arizona became a corridor for smuggling. He explains tunnel networks, cartel recruitment of locals and U.S. citizens, and the rise of violent rip crews. He also discusses cartel training, human trafficking horrors, and the operational challenges of holding territory.
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 55min
Matthew Thomas: Holding The Line
Matthew Thomas, Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and bestselling author, discusses the fight against Mexican cartels, the distinctions between sheriffs' departments and police departments, the misconceptions surrounding law enforcement in movies and pop culture, scandals in law enforcement agencies, experiences on the SWAT team, the evolution of trafficking and smuggling, collaborating with a national team to counter cartel operations, gear choices, book recommendations, and sponsor shoutouts.
