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The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit HoleThe Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking,... Author: Rigaku
The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and more.Welcome to The Opioid Matrix-A Journey into the Rabbit Hole. Language: en Genres: Chemistry, Science, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Narco-Terrorism Reimagined: Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply
Episode 96
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
What happens when the world’s most dangerous networks evolve faster than the systems meant to stop them?In this episode of The Opioid Matrix, host Michael Brown sits down with Dr. Martin Gallagher — retired Scottish police superintendent, terrorism researcher, and author of Terror for Profit — to dissect how globalization, soft policy, and outdated paradigms have allowed narco-terrorism to thrive unchecked.Together, they explore:How terrorist and criminal networks have merged into a single global threatWhy traditional definitions of “terrorism” no longer fit modern cartel activityHow drug policy could feed criminal profitsWhat governments must do to regain control: radical enforcement, policy realignment, or bothDr. Gallagher brings a unique transatlantic perspective, drawing on decades of law enforcement, academic research, and frontline experience with international crime.This episode isn’t just about the problem — it’s a direct challenge to the systems, laws, and ideologies failing to confront a threat hiding in plain sight.Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.
