Hector Berrellez on Leaving DEA: I Killed Men for Selling Pounds When USA Brought in Tons (Part 10)

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Retired DEA agent Hector Berrellez shared his remorse and guilt over his career in law enforcement. Berrellez expressed a deep sense of regret for missing important moments in his children’s lives, particularly involving his oldest son who died by suicide. Berrellez admitted that he carries guilt for his absence in his son's life as he spent much time overseas in dangerous situations. He also expressed disillusionment with his work as a DEA agent, especially since he engaged in deadly shootouts with drug dealers, while he claims that the government brought in large quantities of drugs. Berrellez described feeling tormented by his actions, particularly in relation to an incident where he shot and killed a drug dealer who apologized to him. This has given him nightmares and led him to question his career choices.

Interview by: Shawn Prez

[kirkstate]

This is an excellent example of a real interview making it all about the persons personal story and not the host cutting in. This man Shawn needs his own channel.

[thenotoriousunc]

He feels like a pawn of the government chessboard same as I feel as a military vet. It’s a bitter pill to swallow once you realize how they have used you for evil and not good.

[Hijadelviento]

He said the crooks he met were more honorable than the people in the DEA 💯

[gonefishing]

We need a movie about this guys life! He signed up for one thing, now realizes they were worse than the bad guys! I pray he finds peace and all those mixed up in that life for its a losing situation. The powers that be will always have the upper hand! Stay in school kids. Great interview!

This guy has 🏀🏀 of steel!
There are very few men left in this world who say EXACTLY how they feel and how they think. It is admirable!

[Aliazmoneyfingerz]

This man is a American hero and they treated him like shit...heart breaking

[E_]

Protect this man at all costs. May the LORD bless you Héctor Berrellez! There are thousands of black and brown angels who are singing your praise. Finally they are vindicated! May your guardian angels continue to watch over you and protect you! May we all wise up and realize the truth that so many of us endured!

This coming from someone directly affected by the war on drugs on multiple levels! Prison, death, addiction, may our Father help heal us and strengthen us!!!!

[therealreece]

Bro...I served in the military for 21 years and I look back and wonder what was it about. The world is worse now than when I started my career. People in charge pick and choose wars based on things that have nothing to do with my values.

[AshtonWilliams-oocp]

this is so heartfelt may your son fly high

[rubenflores]

Touching, sad, emotional….thank you Shawn..you have spoken with and interviewed mi gente with class, compasión and Mexican amor…Mucho appreciated!!! I feel him.

[SleepsNowASMR]

Wow the fact that he said he would NOT RECOMMEND anyone to work for the DEA or the government is mind boggling. Always wanted to work for them

[prettygir]

So sorry to hear that. Thank you for your service and sharing your stories.

[julianr]

May god bless this man, may your son’s soul rest and may we all find solace in this corrupt world. Thank you for your service soldier

[stevenguevara]

It’s about people selling goods they don’t pay taxes on. That’s the ultimate sin to the Government. Shawn is doing a great job

[elliot]

That dude said I am sorry because he knew what he was doing wrong but, did what he thought he had to do to survive. Humans are no different from animals. We adapt to our environment and do what we have to do to survive. He felt guilty for doing it at the end so, that is why he said that. Most of these guys do not want to do what they do and feel really guilty about it.Whether he was a crack dealer in Brooklyn or a cartel member in Jalisco, they are just humans doing what they think is right while the government is the real crooks and preying on us.

[TimDoscher-wjxh]

Hector, thank you for sharing, we appreciate what you have done and what you have sacrificed.

[J-Mac]

You hear a lot of this from veterans who served a long time, and they start seeing/hearing all the BS. Behind closed doors!

[derricksawyer]

One of the best interviews yet. The questions are A1 and answers pretty genuine. Thanks for sharing.

[benjamintribe]

This is deep I felt every word this man said through the screen of my tablet!!.... we're living in a time where the enemy/colonizer is being exposed for his crimes & corrupt intelligence, federal & military organizations don't let that go over yall heads!!

[stevesosebee]

Nothing worse than losing a child 😓 I know the terrible pain and depression 😓