How methamphetamine is transforming organized crime in New Zealand

What comes to mind when I ask you about New Zealand? Would you mention the country's breathtaking beauty? Perhaps you'd say it’s where the Lord of the Rings movies were made? The last thing you'd likely consider is organized crime and how New Zealand has become a hotspot for methamphetamine importation, commonly known as crystal meth. Individuals referred to as 501 deportees from Australia have been significant contributors to the rise of methamphetamine trafficking in New Zealand, alongside transnational organized crime. " Gangsters Paradise: New Zealand's deadly escalation of organized crime by Jared Savage dives into the people involved in the trafficking and importation of the Meth which are predominatly biker gangs an example from the book being the Comancheros. Through a thorough examination of court cases and police operations, the author effectively illustrates how methamphetamine commands significantly higher prices in New Zealand. Moreover, Jared Savage sheds light on the impressive level of sophistication being used to import this substance and the staggering volumes being brought into the country. An example that sticks out from the book the author writes about how meth was being smuggled into the country in concrete blocks and the system the individuals were using to extract the meth to then sell it.

        I genuinely enjoyed reading this book, and I believe it offers crucial insights into the influence of transnational organized crime to breed corruption into countries that are traditionally not susceptible to corruption. It opened my eyes to how deeply these networks can penetrate even the most unexpected places. Additionally, it broadened my understanding of the global drug trade, a topic I am particularly passionate about. I highly recommend this book to anyone eager to grasp the complexities of the global drug trade and its reach into even the least corrupt countries. Make sure to comment and subscribe so you won't miss any of my latest reviews! In next week's review, we'll delve into the profound impacts of assassinations within organized crime, revealing how they can disrupt power dynamics and create dangerous power vacuums.