Plastic Paddy

Steven Ellis
  • 5.0 (2)
  • True Crime

A podcast on gangland, spies, conspiracies, and ufos

  1. Gangster Friday: Scotland’s Gang War, Dubai Extraditions & Global Cartel Crackdowns

    5d ago

    Gangster Friday: Scotland’s Gang War, Dubai Extraditions & Global Cartel Crackdowns

    This week on Gangster Friday, we break down the biggest organized-crime stories from around the world — from Steven Lyons’ extradition fight after his Bali arrest and Ross “Miami” McGill’s alleged £500k fake-cash cocaine rip-off, to Daniel Kinahan’s Dubai extradition battle, Bolle Jos pressure in Sierra Leone, a CJNG-linked narco tunnel under San Diego, and major cartel-politics drama in Mexico and Brazil. We also cover Europe’s massive cocaine seizures, Ireland’s latest gangland developments, Sweden’s shocking child-gang crisis, Colombia’s election shaped by armed groups, and global quick hitters involving guns, gold, and cocaine routes.

    1h 55m
  2. El Jardinero : The Invisible Architect of CJNG

    May 14

    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.

    1h 4m
  3. Gangster Wednesday : CIA Covert Ops in Mexico and more

    May 14

    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.

    1h 30m
  4. Chapter 8 The European Super Cartel : The Mocro Mafia War The Bridge To Taghi

    May 12

    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.

    41 min
  5. From Torture to Testimony : Ivan And Jesus Reportedly Working On Deal With USA

    May 12

    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.

    48 min
  6. Gangster Wednesdays : Bolle Jos and World Record Seizure of Cocaine

    May 7

    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.

    1h 33m
  7. Ruben Rocha Moya : Indicted What Happens Next?

    May 5

    Ruben Rocha Moya : Indicted What Happens Next?

    A sitting governor, cartel alliances, and a U.S. federal indictment collide in this deep dive into Rubén Rocha Moya. This episode breaks down explosive allegations that tie political power in Sinaloa to the rise of Los Chapitos, examining claims of protection, influence, and the blurred line between government and organized crime. From reported testimony and corruption accusations to the broader implications for Mexico–U.S. relations, this is a high-stakes look at how cartel power may intersect with elected leadership—and what happens next as the case unfolds.

    1h 2m
  8. D4VD : Pre-trial Brief

    May 4

    D4VD : Pre-trial Brief

    going through new details presented by LAPDs Pre Trial Brief.

    20 min
See All (128)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

A podcast on gangland, spies, conspiracies, and ufos

Information

  • Creator
    Steven Ellis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steven Ellis
  • Show Website
    Plastic Paddy

You Might Also Like