In this episode of Beyond the Barrel we step inside the world of undercover operations with Lou Valoze, a former ATF agent who spent nearly two decades living in the shadows. From his first gun buy to deep infiltrations with cartels, gangs, and organized crime, Lou shares raw stories of risk, sacrifice, and survival. He opens up about the toll undercover work takes on family life, the dangers of building trust with violent criminals, and his most rewarding cases—including a chilling murder-for-hire sting. This conversation pulls back the curtain on undercover policing. Timestamps: 07:30 Early life 12:20 DEA encounter 17:40 INS & L.A. gangs 23:45 First gun buy 30:00 Undercover style 45:15 Dream Team ops 55:00 Family toll 01:15:00 National cases 01:40:00 Murder-for-hire https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
