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Michael Brown

Michael W. Brown is the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices. He has a distinguished career spanning more than 32 years as a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He served as the country attaché in India and Myanmar; During his tour in Myanmar, he provided foreign advisory support for counter narcotic enforcement that, to date, has resulted in the interdiction of over US$250 million in precursor chemicals and implementing the regions first use of Raman spectroscopy to degrade the supply chain for narcotics production. He was also part of a special specialized counter narcotics unit operating in the jungles of South America tasked with locating and destroying drug labs and narcotic supply chains. Most recently he was the DEA Headquarters staff coordinator for the Office of Foreign Operations for the Middle East-Europe-Afghanistan-India. Michael is a graduate of the United States Ranger Training Battalion and has a master’s degree in interdisciplinary technology and management from the University of Eastern Michigan.

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A Doctor’s Journey: Seeking the Truth Behind his Son’s Fentanyl Death with Dr. Gary Latson

Apr 15, 2025

In this episode, Michael Brown sits down with Dr. Gary Latson, a licensed anesthesiologist and...

The Opioid Matrix

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Terror has a Name – Inside Los Zetas Cartel with Leo Silva

Mar 25, 2025

In this gripping episode, we sit down with former DEA Special Agent and author Leo Silva to discuss...

The Opioid Matrix

1 minute read

Foxnews.com: Sanctuary Policies Fuel Latin American Gangs

Mar 24, 2025

This article first appeared on Foxnews.com. Fox News Digital interviewed Michael Brown, former DEA...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

Fox News: Spring Breakers should Exercise Caution in some Caribbean Countries 2025Feb21

Feb 27, 2025

This video and article first appeared on Foxnews.com. As spring break approaches Michael Brown...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

NTD News: Examining U.S. Terrorist Designations 2025Feb21

Feb 21, 2025

This video and article first appeared on NTD.com. The U.S. is labeling eight cartels as terrorist...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

Foxnews.com: U.S. Designates Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

Feb 19, 2025

This video and article first appeared on Foxnews.com. Michael W. Browncomments on what it means...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

Cartel Fentanyl is in Everything – even Marijuana with Paula Santos-Young

Feb 18, 2025

If you think your child is safe, think again. Fentanyl isn't only in counterfeit pills anymore—it's...

The Opioid Matrix

1 minute read

Foxnews.com: Feds likely Eyeing 'Cover-ups' to Bust Mexican Cartels along Border

Feb 12, 2025

This video and article first appeared on Foxnews.com. Mexican drug cartels are using high-tech...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

NewsMax: Wake Up America Weekend 2-9-25

Feb 11, 2025

This video first appeared on Wake Up America Weekend, produced by NewsMax, hosted by Michael Grimm...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

Fox News: Billion-dollar Mexican Cartel Ops Disrupted

Jan 30, 2025

This article first appeared on Foxnews.com. Michael Brown discusses cartel criminal activity...

Safety & Security handheld Raman

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