A closer look at “Fiji’s Drug Crisis: How the Pacific Nation Became a Global Trafficking Hub”, exactly as the source publishes it. Fiji has transitioned from a simple transit point to the frontline of a rapidly growing global drug trade. As international cartels move record volumes of narcotics through the Pacific, an increasing amount of these substances are remaining in the country, leading to a surge in addiction and HIV infections.
DW’s Ole Alsaker sits down with Fijian journalist Lice Movono to discuss the social impact of this crisis. The report explores how trafficking routes through tourist hotspots have complicated policing efforts and created a public health emergency for the nation. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.