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Plastic Paddy

Podcast by Steven Ellis

English

True crime & mysteries

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A podcast on gangland, spies, conspiracies, and ufos

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episode El Jardinero : The Invisible Architect of CJNG artwork

El Jardinero : The Invisible Architect of CJNG

In this deep-dive documentary, we unravel the rise of “El Jardinero” — Audias Flores Silva, the quiet operator who became one of the most powerful and elusive figures inside the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. From his origins in Michoacán to his role as security chief, regional commander, logistical architect, and possible successor to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, this story goes far beyond the myth of the traditional kingpin. Using American and Mexican reporting, court records, Treasury sanctions, and intelligence-linked investigations, we explore how CJNG evolved into a global criminal network built on logistics, financial systems, territorial control, and operational secrecy. This is not just the story of one cartel figure — it’s the story of how modern organized crime transformed from narco legend into a transnational corporate-style system designed to survive even when its most important operators fall.

14 May 2026 - 1 h 3 min
episode Gangster Wednesday : CIA Covert Ops in Mexico and more artwork

Gangster Wednesday : CIA Covert Ops in Mexico and more

Tonight on Gangster Wednesdays, we break down the growing reports that Iván Archivaldo Guzmán may already be exploring a potential deal with U.S. authorities as pressure mounts on Los Chapitos from both the Mexican government and American prosecutors. We also dive into explosive allegations surrounding covert operations in Mexico, the expanding fallout from cartel-linked violence, the arrest of alleged Cartel del Noreste operators, new scrutiny surrounding political corruption and foreign influence cases in the United States, and what recent developments could mean for the future of the Sinaloa Cartel, the Kinahan network, and the global cocaine trade. From intelligence claims and extradition fears to cartel fractures and international power plays, this episode connects the dots behind one of the most chaotic weeks in organized crime news.

14 May 2026 - 1 h 29 min
episode Chapter 8 The European Super Cartel : The Mocro Mafia War The Bridge To Taghi artwork

Chapter 8 The European Super Cartel : The Mocro Mafia War The Bridge To Taghi

The Mocro Mafia War wasn’t just another gang conflict — it was the moment the Dutch underworld transformed forever. In this deep dive, we break down the rise of Gwenette Martha, the survival of Benaouf, the violent collapse of the old Amsterdam cocaine networks, and how the war over Antwerp drug routes spiraled into one of the bloodiest periods in European organized crime history. From missing cocaine shipments and encrypted BlackBerry networks to contract killings, cross-border hit teams, and the rise of Ridouan Taghi, this episode follows the full evolution of the Mocro Mafia from fragmented street alliances into a modern international crime system built on fear, money, and industrialized violence.

12 May 2026 - 40 min
episode From Torture to Testimony : Ivan And Jesus Reportedly Working On Deal With USA artwork

From Torture to Testimony : Ivan And Jesus Reportedly Working On Deal With USA

Los Chapitos were once seen as the untouchable next generation of the Sinaloa Cartel — heirs to El Chapo’s empire who built a ruthless network fueled by fentanyl, fear, and extreme violence. But now, with reports of cooperation and plea negotiations swirling around Iván Archivaldo and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán, the entire cartel landscape could be shifting. In this episode, we break down the federal indictments, allegations of torture and executions laid out by U.S. prosecutors, the brutal tactics investigators say were used to maintain power, and what a potential deal with the U.S. government could mean for the future of the Sinaloa Cartel, Mexico’s political system, and the escalating cartel war tearing through Culiacán.

12 May 2026 - 48 min
episode Gangster Wednesdays : Bolle Jos and World Record Seizure of Cocaine artwork

Gangster Wednesdays : Bolle Jos and World Record Seizure of Cocaine

On this episode of Gangster Wednesdays Live, we break down the rise of fugitive Dutch drug kingpin Bolle Jos and the sprawling international empire tied to massive cocaine trafficking operations stretching from Europe to West Africa. We dive into new reports surrounding Sierra Leone’s alleged role as a haven for traffickers, the mounting pressure on journalists investigating cartel-linked corruption, the sentencing of Bolle Jos’ father in a money laundering case, and the record-breaking cocaine seizures connected to the Arconian cargo ship. From Rotterdam port logistics to billion-dollar smuggling routes and the growing global reach of Dutch organized crime networks, this livestream unpacks how modern narco empires operate across borders while authorities scramble to catch up.

7 May 2026 - 1 h 32 min
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