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Sinaloa Cartel Trafficker Details the Dangerous Life INSIDE the World's Most DANGEROUS Cartel
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58:24Now PlayingOn today's episode, Vince sits down with former Sinaloa cartel kingpin turned educator, Margarito "Jay" Flores.
Margarito Flores Jr. as known as “Jay”, grew up in Chicago, where he and his twin brother, Pedro, were born into a family of drug traffickers. Starting at the street level, they rose to run one of the largest drug distribution organizations in U.S. history, working directly with El Chapo Guzmán, El Mayo Zambada, and other high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel as their main U.S. distributors.
Seeking a safer and better future for their families, Jay and Pedro voluntarily reached out to U.S. authorities, playing a key role in the indictment, arrest, and prosecution of El Chapo Guzmán, El Mayo Zambada, and other top cartel leaders across multiple federal districts. Their cooperation marked a turning point, leading Jay to a path of redemption and education.
Today, Jay is dedicated to educating law enforcement on the inner workings of drug cartels and trafficking operations. Through his seminars, including “From Kingpin to Educator,” he provides firsthand insights to equip officers with the tools needed to combat drug cartels effectively. His work extends beyond law enforcement training—he collaborates with universities, criminal justice organizations, and policymakers to promote education, deterrence, and innovative anti-drug trafficking strategies.
Jay also worked with Congress, providing expert insight into drug trafficking operations, cartel strategies, and smuggling tactics to help shape better policies, laws, and resources for tackling organized crime.
As part of his mission, Jay founded the Kingpin to Educator Foundation, an initiative focused on raising money to provide free training for law enforcement officers and agencies on a wide range of topics, from cartel operations to drug prevention strategies. The foundation also supports drug prevention education for students, youth organizations, and juvenile detention centers, helping young people understand the dangers of drugs and organized crime.
To learn more about Jay's work, visit
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