Part 1 – Leo Silva – DEA Agent battling the Mexican Cartels
Episode 195, May 05, 04:01 AM
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Leo discusses the importance of mentorship in law enforcement, how he balanced personal identity with professional demands, and why following the money is key in complex narcotics investigations. Plus, discover how family life intertwined with the constant danger of his career.
Murph talks with Leo Silva, a 28-year DEA veteran and former Texas musician turned elite Special Agent. Leo shares his incredible true crime journey — from the DEA Academy to high-risk undercover operations battling drug cartels across the U.S. and Mexico.
Hear firsthand how Leo survived dangerous undercover missions, faced the brutal realities of drug trafficking organizations like Los Zetas, and built critical trust with local law enforcement. His powerful stories reveal the mental toughness and heroic resilience needed to fight crime without backup in hostile environments.
Hear firsthand how Leo survived dangerous undercover missions, faced the brutal realities of drug trafficking organizations like Los Zetas, and built critical trust with local law enforcement. His powerful stories reveal the mental toughness and heroic resilience needed to fight crime without backup in hostile environments.