How does cartel infighting in Mexico directly dictate the safety, street prices, and drug purity on Arizona streets? In Episode 4 of Narc Talk, veteran law enforcement hosts Phil Hawk and Matt Shea break down the complex supply chain of international drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) and their massive footprint in the Southwest. Discover the operational differences between a "Source State" (like Arizona) and a "Demand State" (like Illinois, Michigan, or New York). Phil and Matt explain how Metro Phoenix acts as a primary commercial distribution hub—operating exactly like a major airline hub or logistics company like UPS. They dive into the reality of localized cartel "Plaza Bosses," the security protocol of hidden stash houses, and the highly dangerous illicit market shift toward extreme analogs like Carfentanil, which recently triggered a m ...