China’s Shadow Ops: F*ntanyl, Cartels, and Operatives Flooding the U.S. | Ep. 252 | Pt.1

Mike Drop

Mike Ritland

Society & Culture, Documentary, Politics, News

4.9 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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In this episode, we confront a chilling reality: unvetted individuals crossing the U.S. border, instructed to destroy their documentation, leaving us clueless about who they are. Is this a calculated move? You bet it is. From fentanyl and meth labs to human and child sex trafficking, the collusion between Chinese organized crime and Mexican cartels is fueling a crisis that’s spiraling out of control. Are these just drug operations, or is there a more sinister, operative component—perhaps tied to terrorism? John’s seen it firsthand, from the grow houses poisoning our lands to the narco takeover of rural communities like Siskiyou County. We’ll also touch on John’s journey, from his faith-driven resilience to surviving over 20 life-threatening encounters in cartel grow operations. Plus, we’ll explore the Second Amendment, the pitfalls of restrictive gun laws, and why self-reliance is more critical than ever in today’s volatile world. Buckle up for a raw, unfiltered conversation that pulls no punches. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome back John Nores to Mike Drop Podcast! ---------- SleepMe Visit www.sleep.me/MIKEDROP to get 20% off your Chilipad with code MIKEDROP, one word. That’s free shipping, free returns, and a 30-night sleep trial to test it for yourself. Again — that’s https://sleep.me/MIKEDROP. IDEO U Class starts soon, so enroll today! For a limited time, IDEO U is offering my listeners %15 OFF SITEWIDE! Go to https://www.ideou.com/mikedrop. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/MIKEDROP/ TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's so funny because when you look at the guys, that's never a topic of conversation. Yeah. What you look like? Yeah. Did you watch the football last night? It's never about, I'll watch your skincare routine. Whereas women walk into a room and because we've been taught to be pitted against each other. Yeah. Not always, but sometimes there's, oh my God, you know, I can't. It's a bit of a barrier. Yeah, yeah. and it shouldn't be there.
0:01.1	We should be trying to change that stereotype. always, but sometimes there's, oh my God, you know, I can't. It's a bit of a barrier. Yeah, yeah, and it shouldn't be there.
0:22.6	We should be trying to change that stereotype, believing that there is space for everybody.
0:27.6	China doesn't keep records, and we certainly don't have access to the records of citizenship and who these individuals are.
0:33.6	Before they go, they're instructed to dump all those paperwork, destroy it on the Mexican side of the border.
0:39.3	So once they get here, who are they?
0:41.3	We have no idea.
0:43.3	And to tell me that isn't calculated as ridiculous.
0:46.3	We know we're seeing them in the grow houses.
0:48.3	We also know the fentanyl collusion they've got with the Mexican cartels, meth labs, fentanyl labs, you name it,
0:56.0	in addition to, you know, human and child sex trafficking as well.
0:59.0	Is it just people who are setting up shop to manufacture narcotics or is there an operative component from a
1:07.0	terrorism or more nefarious element to that?
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