About the Author

Wesley Tabor brings over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and global security. Starting as a deputy sheriff in Florida, he earned the Florida Medal of Valor in 1996. He later joined the DEA, where he dismantled major criminal networks, served in 7 U.S. field divisions, and completed tours in Central and South America. His investigations exposed narco-states and transnational gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, leading to the creation of a gang intelligence system later adopted by the FBI.

In 2001, after being paralyzed BY A DRUNK DRIVER in a car crash, Tabor defied doctors’ predictions and returned to active duty within three years, WHERE HE CONTINUED HIS GANG WORK IN GUATEMALA. 

After retiring from the DEA in 2020, he led HOMELAND SECURITY DETECTIVE BUREAU  for the Seminole Indian Police, PROTECTING CELEBRITIES and HIGH PROFILE INDIvIDUALS ON HARD ROCK PROPERTIES IN FLORIDA and later became Director of Global Operations at a top GLOBAL security firm. A regular NATIONAL media contributor, WES is a leading voice on global crime and security TOPICS.