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Meth Trafficking Has Exploded Throughout Asia Despite Hardline Laws
Economic growth and increasingly interlinked markets have allowed both methamphetamine and the chemicals used in its production to flow across the Pacific region.
Why Africa Might Be 'The Market of the Future' For Illegal Drugs
West Africa's new role as a transit hub for drugs headed to Europe means illegal narcotics are more readily available on the continent, a top UN official says.
Peru’s War on Drugs
VICE News traveled to the heart of Peru’s coca-producing region to witness how the government is waging a war on drugs with the aim of putting an early end to its reign as the world’s new king of cocaine.
Peru’s War on Drugs (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News traveled to the heart of Peru’s coca-producing region to witness how the government is waging a war on drugs with the aim of putting an early end to its reign as the world’s new king of cocaine.
The UN Might Spend Millions on Iran's Drug Program Even Though Offenders Are Being Executed
At least 141 people were hanged for drug offenses in Iran in the first two months of 2015 alone, human rights campaigners say. Now it might sign a multi-million dollar deal with the UN.
China's War on Drugs Could Deprive Developing Countries of Ketamine
Ketamine is mostly used in veterinary medicine in the industrialized world, but the drug is commonly dispensed in poor and rural nations to alleviate pain and prepare patients for surgery.
The New King of Coke (Excerpt)
In this excerpt, VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen heads to the VRAE with Peruvian special forces, as they set out to destroy clandestine airstrips used by smugglers.
The New King of Coke (Extra Scene)
In this extra, VICE News embedded with Peruvian special forces on a maritime interdiction operation and nighttime checkpoint in the VRAE, the global epicenter for cocaine production.
The New King of Coke (Full Length)
Peru is now the world's leading producer of cocaine. VICE News traveled there to find out how this new title is forcing the military to ramp up, and the government to crack down, as it affects nearly every aspect of Peruvian society.
The New King of Coke (Part 1)
Peru is now the world's leading producer of cocaine. VICE News traveled there to find out how this new title is forcing the military to ramp up, and the government to crack down.
The New King of Coke (Part 5)
In the final part of the five-part series, VICE News travels to Washington, DC, to see how both sides of the US war on drugs view the global shift in cocaine production from Colombia to Peru.
The New King of Coke (Part 4)
In part four of the five-part series, VICE News meets foreigners who have served time in Peruvian prisons for drug trafficking, who are now stuck in Peru on parole.