In this episode of Narco Talk, Mica Treviño investigates the growing presence of surveillance aircraft over Sinaloa and Durango—the heart of the Golden Triangle. From King Airs to Cessnas and even Mustangs, a new era of airborne intelligence is quietly shifting the balance of power in Mexico’s drug war. Mica shares personal insight from flying lessons and cartel-run flights across the region, offering a rare look at how governments track, watch, and strike from above.

Whether you’re deep into cartel geopolitics or just trying to understand the tech behind the headlines, this episode breaks it down with sharp reporting and lived experience from the field.