Drug trafficking was invented by a state: the United Kingdom. In the 19th century, the British Crown flooded China with opium to replenish its coffers. From the very beginning, opium, heroin and cocaine became political instruments in the hands of states. Great powers, pharmaceutical companies, banks and intelligence services all played a role in the spread of drugs and in the emergence of the world’s largest criminal organizations. From the Opium Wars to the birth of the French Connection, from the hippie years to the rise of the great drug barons, from Escobar to El Chapo, from the mountains of Afghanistan to Wall Street, a political history of drugs takes shape.
The Story of Drug Trafficking explores themes of globalization, intelligence, drug trafficking. A blend of Documentary and War & Politics, all seasons are available to stream for free on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics, Crime
Seasons: 1 · 3 episodes
Status: Ended
Created by: Julie Lerat, Christophe Bouquet
Network: ARTE
Cast: Christophe Bouquet
Themes: globalization, intelligence, drug trafficking, organized crime, drug trade, historical, global, colonialism
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