Inside Australia's Cocaine Boom: The Dark Side of the Illicit Economy

💰Australia is going through a huge cocaine boom, becoming the most expensive country for the drug.

🔪The illicit cocaine economy is regulated by violence and results in hundreds of deaths.

💀Latin American cartels, like Sinaloa, have infiltrated Australia's drug trade.

💼Professionals in high-income jobs are also involved in the cocaine trade, motivated by the money and lifestyle it offers.

🛠️Former dealers share their experiences of violence, addiction, and the challenges of breaking free from the cocaine industry.

Why is Australia the most expensive country for cocaine?

—Australia's high cocaine prices are due to the demand and the risks involved in smuggling the drug into the country.

How does violence regulate the illicit cocaine economy?

—Violence among drug dealers and in the supply chain is used to maintain control, settle disputes, and send a message of intimidation.

How have Latin American cartels infiltrated Australia's drug trade?

—Latin American cartels, such as Sinaloa, have established connections and networks within Australia, allowing them to distribute cocaine locally.

Who is involved in the cocaine trade?

—Not only criminals but professionals in high-income jobs are also involved in the cocaine trade, attracted by the profits and lifestyle it offers.

What challenges do former dealers face when trying to break free from the cocaine industry?

—Former dealers often struggle with addiction, violence, mental health issues, and the temptation to return to the lucrative drug trade.

00:04Australia is experiencing a massive boom in the cocaine market, becoming the most expensive country for the drug.

00:16The illicit cocaine economy is regulated by violence, resulting in hundreds of deaths.

00:32Latin American cartels, such as Sinaloa, have infiltrated Australia's drug trade, establishing connections and networks.

03:02Professionals in high-income jobs are also involved in the cocaine trade, lured by the money and lifestyle it offers.

08:09Former dealers share their experiences of violence, addiction, and the challenges they face in breaking free from the cocaine industry.