Episode 111: Special Agent Alex Alonso (Part 2)

In Part 2, retired U.S. Customs Agent Alex Alonso continues the deep dive through his career including counter smuggling operations in Venezuela, Chicago, & Spain, the merger between Customs & Border Patrol in 2003, & how the role of Customs has evolved in the 21st Century.<br /><br />Connect With Mike Colón:<br /><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-colon-23b3a115a" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-colon-23b3a115a</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/original_mc1/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/original_mc1/</a><br />For All Sports Related Podcast Inquiries Call: 917-727-0891<br />For All Sports Related Podcast Inquiries Email: <a href="mailto:colononsports@gmail.com">colononsports@gmail.com</a><br />For All Other Podcast Related Inquiries Call: 917-781-6189<br />For All Other Podcast Inquiries Email: <a href="mailto:thecolonreport@gmail.com">thecolonreport@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Connect With Alex Alonso:<br /><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-alonso-3230288b" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-alonso-3230288b</a><br /><br />Listen To The Podcast:<br /><br />iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micd-in-new-haven/id1347647537" rel="noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micd-in-new-haven/id1347647537</a><br />iHeart: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-micd-in-new-haven-74906026/" rel="noopener">https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-micd-in-new-haven-74906026/</a><br />Spreaker: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/mike-colons-show" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/show/mike-colons-show</a><br />Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7yth6tWkA7kPAse43eJnNn?si=5y8boJBlRXOqRkIylL-KXw&nd=1" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/7yth6tWkA7kPAse43eJnNn?si=5y8boJBlRXOqRkIylL-KXw&nd=1</a><br />PlayerFM: <a href="http://front.player.fm/series/micd-in-n