This interview first appeared on https://policing.tv/
Jason Harwin interviews Michael Brown, a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent and current global director for counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices.
They discuss the significant impact of fentanyl in the US, the operations of drug cartels, and the implications for the UK.
Michael shares insights on law enforcement strategies, the importance of international cooperation, and the challenges of harm reduction policies. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive measures to address the growing threat of synthetic opioids and the role of prescription drugs in the addiction crisis.
Views expressed in this interview are opinions of the interviewer and interviewee, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.