"I Was Covered in Blood" - Terrifying Moments as a Police Officer | Peak Points
This episode details the extreme dangers faced by Mexican police officers dealing with powerful cartels, including direct cartel encounters with armored vehicles and automatic weapons. The guest recounts being targeted, witnessing colleagues murdered after being kidnapped by cartel members posing as federal agents, and the pervasive corruption fueled by the 'Plata o Plomo' ultimatum. The discussion also touches on the international dimension, linking Chinese state activities to fentanyl production and cartel growth, and the personal toll of trauma and PTSD on officers.








