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Why Is the Meth Trade So Profitable in French Polynesia?

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More than 6,500 people marched across French Polynesia with one message: “No to ice.” Crystal methamphetamine has become a growing concern across the territory, where meth is exceptionally expensive and communities are grappling with addiction, trafficking and its wider social impact. In this video, we look at how the methamphetamine market developed in French Polynesia, why the drug commands such extraordinary prices, and what its rise reveals about the challenges facing law enforcement, public health and local communities. We also examine who is responsible for tackling the problem — and why French Polynesia’s unique political relationship with France matters.

To learn more about organized crime in French Polynesia, visit: ocindex.net

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