In this powerful episode of Border Static: NARC Agent Stories, former DEA Special Agent Sal Martinez breaks down the recent killing of notorious Mexican drug lord El Mencho and what it really means for cartel operations. From the violent streets of 1990s Ciudad Juárez — once the most dangerous city in the world — Sal shares raw, firsthand accounts of undercover work against the Amado Carrillo Fuentes organization, the heartbreaking loss of brave informants, and the constant threat of corruption that protected cartel leaders.

Sal takes you inside the warehouses, smuggling routes, and deadly decisions that fueled billions in drug trafficking across the U.S. border. He explores why arresting one kingpin changes little, the role of American demand in sustaining the cartels, the failures of law enforcement cooperation, and practical ideas for hitting them where it hurts most: their money and assets.

This is more than headlines — it’s unfiltered insight from a decorated DEA agent who lived it. Hear the real stories of danger, betrayal, resilience, and the human cost of the drug war.

Key Topics:
El Mencho’s empire and the aftermath of his death
Undercover life in Juárez during the height of cartel violence
The tragic murder of a young informant
Corruption, bribes, and why cartels persist
U.S. demand, failed policies, and real solutions

Tune in every Saturday at 2:30 PM on 930 AM The Answer or watch on YouTube.

📖 Get Sal’s memoir NARC: Convictions of an Undercover Agent on Amazon (get the edition with the gun on the cover).

Real stories from the most dangerous border in the world.

Border Static • NARC Agent Stories Hosted by former DEA Special Agent Sal Martinez

In this powerful episode of Border Static: NARC Agent Stories, former DEA Special Agent Sal Martinez breaks down the recent killing of notorious Mexican drug lord El Mencho and what it really means for cartel operations. From the violent streets of 1990s Ciudad Ju&aacute;rez &mdash; once the most dangerous city in the world &mdash; Sal shares raw, firsthand accounts of undercover work against the Amado Carrillo Fuentes organization, the heartbreaking loss of brave informants, and the constant threat of corruption that protected cartel leaders.
Sal takes you inside the warehouses, smuggling routes, and deadly decisions that fueled billions in drug trafficking across the U.S. border. He explores why arresting one kingpin changes little, the role of American demand in sustaining the cartels, the failures of law enforcement cooperation, and practical ideas for hitting them where it hurts most: their money and assets.
This is more than headlines &mdash; it&rsquo;s unfiltered insight from a decorated DEA agent who lived it. Hear the real stories of danger, betrayal, resilience, and the human cost of the drug war.
Key Topics:
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<li>El Mencho&rsquo;s empire and the aftermath of his death</li>
<li>Undercover life in Ju&aacute;rez during the height of cartel violence</li>
<li>The tragic murder of a young informant</li>
<li>Corruption, bribes, and why cartels persist</li>
<li>U.S. demand, failed policies, and real solutions</li>
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Tune in every Saturday at 2:30 PM on 930 AM The Answer or watch on YouTube.
📖 Get Sal&rsquo;s memoir NARC: Convictions of an Undercover Agent on Amazon (get the edition with the gun on the cover).
Real stories from the most dangerous border in the world.
Border Static &bull; NARC Agent Stories Hosted by former DEA Special Agent Sal Martinez

Sal Martinez - Host of Border Static: NARC Agent Stories

Sal Martinez is a former Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper and DEA Special Agent with 15 years of law enforcement experience on the front lines of America's war on drugs. During his career with the DEA, Sal worked undercover in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico during the height of the Juárez Cartel's reign—one of the most dangerous assignments in modern law enforcement history.

He is the author of "NARC: Convictions of an Undercover Agent," a gripping memoir that chronicles his experiences infiltrating drug cartels, the moral complexities of undercover work, and his unique perspective on both sides of the criminal justice system.  www.narc-agent.com

On Border Static, Sal shares real stories from his career—the operations, the close calls, the people he met, and the cases that changed him. He also breaks down trending crime stories in the news, offering the kind of insider analysis only a former DEA agent can provide. No Hollywood dramatization. No Wikipedia research. Just raw, authentic truth from someone who lived it.

Sal currently owns and operates Freedom Bail Bonds, serving families in Atascosa, Wilson and Live Oak counties in South Texas.

Sal Martinez - Host of Border Static: NARC Agent Stories
Sal Martinez is a former Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper and DEA Special Agent with 15 years of law enforcement experience on the front lines of America's war on drugs. During his career with the DEA, Sal worked undercover in Ciudad Ju&aacute;rez, Mexico during the height of the Ju&aacute;rez Cartel's reign&mdash;one of the most dangerous assignments in modern law enforcement history.
He is the author of "NARC: Convictions of an Undercover Agent," a gripping memoir that chronicles his experiences infiltrating drug cartels, the moral complexities of undercover work, and his unique perspective on both sides of the criminal justice system.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.narc-agent.com" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.narc-agent.com</a>
On Border Static, Sal shares real stories from his career&mdash;the operations, the close calls, the people he met, and the cases that changed him. He also breaks down trending crime stories in the news, offering the kind of insider analysis only a former DEA agent can provide. No Hollywood dramatization. No Wikipedia research. Just raw, authentic truth from someone who lived it.
Sal currently owns and operates Freedom Bail Bonds, serving families in Atascosa, Wilson and Live Oak counties in South Texas.

Border Static: NARC Agent Stories

On Border Static, Sal Martinez shares real stories from his career—the operations, the close calls, the people he met, and the cases that changed him. He also breaks down trending crime stories in the news, offering the kind of insider analysis only a former DEA agent can provide. No Hollywood dramatization. No Wikipedia research. Just raw, authentic truth from someone who lived it.

On Border Static, Sal Martinez shares real stories from his career&mdash;the operations, the close calls, the people he met, and the cases that changed him. He also breaks down trending crime stories in the news, offering the kind of insider analysis only a former DEA agent can provide. No Hollywood dramatization. No Wikipedia research. Just raw, authentic truth from someone who lived it.