The Lone Star Defender Standing Against Mexican Cartels

The Dr. Phil Podcast

Dr. Phil McGraw

Education, Society & Culture

4.3 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Phil speaks with Sheriff Roy Boyd of Goliad County, Texas, a dedicated seventh-generation Texan with over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Sheriff Boyd has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives like the Operation Lone Star Task Force, tackling the critical issues of open borders, human and drug trafficking, and the pervasive influence of cartels in Texas.

In this episode, Sheriff Boyd opens up about the stark realities of living and working near the US-Mexico border. He shares harrowing accounts of cartel scouts brazenly passing by his home, raising serious safety concerns for his family. Boyd sheds light on the cartel's iron grip on border crossings, where they demand payments and mercilessly punish those attempting unauthorized passage.

Dr. Phil and Roy also delves into the complexities of the cartel-controlled plaza system in Mexico, where government territories are unofficially leased to cartels, further complicating border security efforts. Their conversation navigates the sinister tactics employed by cartels to manipulate smuggling routes and adapt to enforcement measures, highlighting their relentless, profit-driven operations.

Despite the heavy flow of illicit traffic, Sheriff Boyd's collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies have successfully reduced crime in Goliad County. He passionately advocates for policies aimed at deporting illegal immigrants to diminish the cartel's influence within the U.S. Dr. Phil notes an uplift in morale among border law enforcement since Border Czar Tom Homan's involvement, suggesting a more effective collaboration and crackdown on organized crime. With unwavering commitment and courageous endeavors, Sheriff Roy Boyd vows to protect his community and uphold justice against formidable odds. Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: Visit https://CozyEarth.com/PHIL and use code PHIL for up to 40% off

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0:00.0	We're here to do what's supposed to be done.
0:01.7	And like I said, if we take their money and we don't provide them with the service that
0:05.4	they're paying for, then we're no better than thieves.
0:17.5	Sheriff of Goliad County, Roy Boyd, is a seventh generation Texan who is joining me today on the Dr. Phil podcast.
0:27.0	He has served in local law enforcement for over three decades, and he has really been a leader in this position.
0:34.7	He is helping to lead the way in collaboration of agencies, border security
0:39.4	initiatives, innovative enforcement concepts, legislative affairs, and other areas of benefit
0:46.3	to the citizens of Goliad and the great state of Texas. Now, Boyd developed and implemented
0:52.4	the Operation Lone Star Task Force to combat open borders
0:57.6	with the help of other dedicated sheriffs and chiefs of police throughout South and Central Texas.
1:03.2	And anybody that's been paying attention for the last several years knows that this is a challenge in Texas because we have so much border
1:14.3	with Mexico down here. And today, Sheriff Board is sharing the challenges of tackling both human
1:22.0	and drug trafficking and the need for increased resources. So I don't know how you even have the time to sit still for a
1:29.9	minute to talk to us, but thank you for joining me and talking about this today. I really appreciate it.
1:35.6	Thank you for having me. I appreciate it. It's an honor to be here. Let's talk about this.
1:39.6	Goliad is obviously very south in Texas, and you've been dealing with this for some time.
1:47.3	It's really gotten into the media of late, but this isn't a problem that you've faced just of
1:54.1	late.
1:54.9	This is something you've been dealing with for a long, long time before it got national attention.
2:00.7	Is that a fair statement?
2:01.6	We've been dealing with this so long that I remember when Border Patrol would give us a box of
2:08.4	bullets for every illegal alien we apprehended and turned over to them. So that's how long ago
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