Drug Warrior: The gripping memoir from the top DEA agent who captured Mexican drug lord El Chapo

Jack Riley was a DEA agent who was sent to El Paso to capture El Chapo, the head of the Sinaloa Cartel. He became entangled in America's most deadly feud and a bounty was placed on his head. Drug Warrior is a thrilling journey into a life spent at the heart of America's drug wars.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 21 February 2019
\n Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
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Infiltrating cartels and bringing down international drug lords since his days in 1980s Chicago, Jack Riley was one of the best agents the Drug Enforcement Administration had ever had. But when he moved to the border town of El Paso, he was on the front line of the battle against Mexican cartels waging war just miles away. His brief was to capture the DEA's deadliest target: El Chapo. For over twenty years, Riley had seen the fear and bloodshed that Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán Loera and his Sinaloa Cartel had caused, whilst the availability of drugs on American streets had exploded. Soon after arriving in El Paso, Riley found himself entangled in America's most deadly feud, and a bounty on his head. . .

Drug Warrior is a thrilling journey into a life spent at the heart of America's drug wars, including the opioids crisis now ravaging its heartland, and a unique insight into the DEA's operation to finally bring its long-time nemesis to justice.
Riley's journey began in the 1980s, when he joined the DEA as a special agent. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the agency's most experienced and respected agents. His first assignment took him to Chicago, where he worked to take down the city's notorious drug gangs.
But it was in El Paso that Riley's career took a turn for the worse. He arrived in the border town in 2006, just as the Sinaloa Cartel was gaining a foothold in the region. The cartel was led by El Chapo, a ruthless and cunning leader who had built a vast empire of drug trafficking and violence.
Riley quickly became embroiled in the cartel's war, and soon found himself on the run. The Sinaloa Cartel had put a $5 million bounty on his head, and Riley was constantly looking over his shoulder, fearing for his life.
Despite the danger, Riley refused to back down. He knew that capturing El Chapo was the only way to bring the cartel to its knees. He spent years working tirelessly to gather intelligence, build a case against the cartel, and eventually, in 2011, he was able to capture El Chapo.
Riley's capture of El Chapo was a major victory for the DEA, and it marked the beginning of the end for the Sinaloa Cartel. The cartel was eventually dismantled, and its leaders were sent to prison.
But Riley's journey was not without its challenges. He faced constant threats from the cartel, and he was forced to operate in secret, constantly moving from one location to another to avoid detection.
Despite the dangers, Riley never lost sight of his mission. He knew that capturing El Chapo was the only way to make a difference in the lives of the people who had been affected by the cartel's violence and drug trafficking.
In conclusion, Jack Riley was a true drug warrior, a man who dedicated his life to bringing down international drug lords and ending the war on drugs. His journey to capture El Chapo was a thrilling and dangerous one, but it was ultimately successful, and it marked a major victory for the DEA. Riley's story is a testament to the bravery and dedication of those who work to protect our communities from the dangers of drug trafficking.

\n Weight: 220g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789460469\n \n