Brian Townsend | Source | Executive Director at Only 2mg, Inc.
Brian Townsend
Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), dedicating 28 years to law enforcement.
With the DEA, Brian held leadership roles managing people, programs, and resources. His expertise helped dismantle drug trafficking organizations and safeguard communities. He was also assigned to the DEA Training Academy, where he managed several training programs and developed the leadership/development unit—DEA's primary resource for leadership development for its 10,000+ workforce. He created curriculum, built needs assessments, and ensured the program's success.
Currently, Brian is the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providing speaking, training, and consulting services to businesses and law enforcement entities worldwide. He also serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states.
Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the opioid field. He is regularly invited to speak across the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His presentations shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.
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Only 2mg, Inc. (https://www.only2mg.com/)
Executive Director
started May 2024 -
Eagle 6 Training (https://www.eagle6training.com/)
Principal & Founder
started Mar 2022
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Europe's Cocaine Surge: Insights from a Former DEA Agent
Brian explains that increased cocaine production in Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, along with advanced logistics by criminal networks, has fueled Europe's cocaine surge. "Colombian groups collaborate with organizations like ‘Ndrangheta," he notes, complicating law enforcement efforts. Cocaine reaches Europe via maritime routes, with Rotterdam and Antwerp as key entry points. -
Luxury Watches: Investment or Personal Satisfaction?
Brian advises that while some luxury watches may appreciate, "I prefer the long-term performance of the stock market." For Mother's Day, consider a Rolex Datejust; for Father's Day, a Rolex Submariner. Retain original packaging for resale value, but most importantly, "wear the watch and enjoy it!" -
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Rise Amid Stimulant Crisis, Expert Warns
Brian highlights a shift in drug use patterns, with cocaine overdose deaths rising as opioid fatalities plateau. He attributes this to increased prescription stimulant use and a lack of caution around stimulants. Brian warns of fentanyl contamination, noting "41.6% of cocaine submissions contained fentanyl." The U.S. is normalizing stimulant use, echoing the early opioid crisis.
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“From a risk management perspective, employees who understand crisis procedures and protocols are better equipped to handle emergency situations both at work and in their personal lives. This knowledge reduces panic during actual crises and enables faster, more coordinated responses to threats. When employees know exactly what to do in various scenarios – they can act decisively rather than waiting for instructions,” Brian Townsend, a speaker and trainer at Eagle 6 Training, pointed out via email.
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This comes months after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a lengthy report detailing how Mexico's Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) Cartels "are at the heart" of North America's drug crisis, sending a flood of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine over the border. At the center of the cartels' power and influence is a complex distribution network rooted in Mexico's busiest ports.
"Infrastructure-wise, it's critical for them to control a port," says Brian Townsend, who served with the DEA for 23 years as a supervisory special agent, among a variety of other roles.
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By the time this presentation is over, 44 more people will be dead.
