How Meth Addiction is Draining the Lifeblood of Australia | Ice Wars (EP 2/4)

Small towns are quite vulnerable to the effects of social dislocation caused by desperate users.
In Nowra, an astonishing percentage of drivers test positive for substances and in Lismore a dealer is arrested with a trove of crystal. Small town community leaders regularly work with authorities to confront and resolve the issue. We travel with Anthony Mundine as he visits his hometown of Wellington, a small NSW town that has been devastated by substance use.
This provocative series takes us to the frontline of Australia’s fight on the substance known as Ice. Through unprecedented access, we follow the stories of lab busts, front line importation arrests at the docks with Task Force Polaris, decontamination of suburbs by the cleanup crews, forensic teams tracing precursors and toxicologists investigating human impact from passive cooking.
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[@sweetiewheatie]

In Canada tranq has hit hard, Belleville had 13 deaths in one hour. I hope everyone suffering with addiction gets help when they are ready to receive it 🙏

[@Teddy31976]

Yes. It's getting bad.

[@carinarilk89]

Your MP is a Members of WEF 😂 Canada is going to be woke. Vancouver the Zombie City. But your MP spend a lot of money for Weapon Industry. Pharma Industry/ WHO = Gates with 80% earns a lot Million with Covid Injektion. No money for new Jobs? No money for the citiziens? But for Blackrock? Put your Gouvermant out of Parlament.

[@vinny3266]

When we treat addiction as a disease there would be less in the prisons. It's disgusting

[@bellaella2960]

Completely agree... It would also take away the stigma that comes with addiction and being an addict, that stops MANY addicts in asking/looking for help.

[@vinny3266]

@@bellaella2960 Yet you can buy vapes and get hooked on 18mg blueberry blast. It's so two faced. Just honestly

[@kayluley3209]

it's not a disease.....that's just a woke excuse for selfish distespectful bums who sponge off society

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

Well said addicts are addicts forever they need help managing the addictions to stay clean

[@Acemechanicalservices]

Stop with the disease nonsense. They started calling it that so the treatment racket can bilk billions of dollars out of insurance companies. They go to prison for the crimes they commit. Are there cancer patients robbing people to support their cancer?

[@milesinnz]

Dumb leading the dumb...fix the original social issues .. this is just an undertaker at the bottom of the cliff.. NO county has won the war on drugs

[@kasiestockdall2954]

My baby brother died after he got high on methamphetamine and jumped off a bridge. He was so paranoid when he got high. My sister died from methadone and xanax overdose in 2013. I did opiates, benzos, and methamphetamine myself. I just celebrated 7 years of sobriety, and I couldn't be more grateful and happy. Life is good with my children and I. I'm praying everyone gets the treatment they absolutely need.

[@nickferraris9143]

Im sorry but I don’t think you rearresting some guy who got out earlier that morning shows that your efforts are working. It shows that these ice users aren’t getting the help they need while locked up and are going right back to it as soon as they regain their freedom. Yes there is a vigilance but it really shows jail time/prison time alone isn’t enough

[@Ben-jq5oo]

Well summed up.

[@iannluci]

Exactly...I'd even go as far to say the disruption the police are causing on the citizens freedom has potential to push entire community's to escape with drugs...

[@Acemechanicalservices]

What help? There’s nothing to help these people.

[@user-yd4vc4sq3u]

A had 62 convictions before a ever done a prison sentance in scotland. Yes a done loads of remanded into custody up untill trial but 5 years of crime before i ever done a propper sentence. When drugs take over your life, stealing and robbing is everyday. Glad im away from that life today cos watching this takes me back to my addiction days. Crazy lifestyle

[@teariki-barefist2932]

Thank the creator I've never touched it.

[@meleymel]

It's like being awake during a nightmare 🙃

[@milesinnz]

He had a good upbringing?? It never is what it appears to be... but then it only takes one small slip from the straight and narrow to end up following dark paths..

[@jamesu9508]

It’s illegal in Australia to have it in your system?!? Wow that’s fudged up

[@jordie4423]

If you’re behind the steering wheel of a car? Dude

[@rinakiGlynatsh]

I'm from Australia, Greece 🇬🇷 and I'm so sad for this situation really, because I'm mom and I'm in drugs addiction 20 years and every day I pray God, bless all of as.! I want my life back 💕😭

[@moniquetheobald889]

Good documentary, such a frightening epidemic, so sorry for the addicts must feel hopeless, good work by the police.

[@sexykjetil]

When they arrested the poor guy one day after being released from prison, the copper said: it's just proof that what we are doing is working! To me that is clear as day that the system is not working at all, if it was would have come out clean with a clear plan of his future! I guess if you want as many arrested as possible and full prisons, the system is perfect!

[@catherinehpn3613]

Going on 10 years since the production of this documentary, a follow up would be wonderful. Im curious to know if you’ve had success in reducing or eliminating the insidious scourge of methamphetamines.

[@pioneercynthia1]

Every building in Wellington looks boarded up, so what's the employment rate? Most people start taking drugs because they have no agency.

[@TheLisclark]

Exactly! There's a reason addiction is considered one of the diseases of despair.

[@JimmyZzz8880]

With ice comes crime, with crime comes homelessness

[@kingpriapatius5832]

Homelessness is mainly a result of inflation and loans.

[@JimmyZzz8880]

@@kingpriapatius5832 I’m from CA , trust me when I say , with meth comes crime and homelessness.

[@ajkingi]

ice affects all walks of life, criminal or otherwise. homeless people and crooks arent the only ones affected by crystal meth, FACTS

[@kr-pm1xg]

Yeah...and with homelessness.. Comes crime..and with crime..comes ice..!! It works all ways.!! You can't hide.

[@Leodicapri0]

People don’t even take gear anymore, just ICE Innit? 😢

[@elizaspencer8107]

Great doco plz are you able to do a follow up in these towns? Forever grateful i lost a friend to meth its a life style and dangerous. Education should he in all schools and a regular subject. They should also be taught about money.👍🏽

[@melodydawn]

It's worse in America and most are disappointed cause nothing is being down about it

[@barbking286]

Such a sad tale and a very well done documentary. Watching from Canada 🇨🇦 A question please: Why because a person is Indigenous, they require a 'Liason'? Is a crime not a crime?

[@elizaspencer8107]

Does the RCMP have indigenous liaison officers?

[@resQfurppl]

@@elizaspencer8107 i’m in the states but i looked up Canada & it looks like they do, in BC at least but it could be national. idk in the states, i have to look but i haven’t heard of that

[@keztukariri]

Because white racist POOlice are white, racist & swiney, no matter where they are unfortunately & simply can't be trusted to do the right thing by the First Nation peoples 😕🤦🏽‍♀️

[@rocinanteblues]

Too many deaths in jail and kids getting locked up with adults due to lack of facilities in smaller towns

[@leehalifax]

Ice is such a huge thing is Aus because of its innacessability to Mexican drug cartels . Ice is a drug that can be produced on Australian soil at a fraction of the cost of what the finished product can bring in. Cheap to make. Expensive to sell. And can be produced locally. Also extremely powerful and addictive. Perfect storm in a way

[@Acemechanicalservices]

These are the same cops that would have pepper sprayed you and beat you down because you were walking outside without a mask. Don’t ever forget.

[@ViciousTheNeko]

Man there was a guy who ran his country pretty similar to this back in the 30’s and 40’s. That one didn’t end very well.. But maybe this time will be different! Good luck to ya Australia :)

[@KevinT-ps2me]

This was filmed in 2015

[@Rhonaroo]

A Yankee sister here! HEED MY WORDS--via this documentary, you can clearly see that Australia is about 50 years “behind us” as far as your whole social structure. Once drugs are introduced, it’s too late. For every ONE person you arrest, there are 10 more watching. The only thing you can really do is KEEP GUNS OUT OF SCENARIO whatever you do! I’m really worried for you.🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

I’m surprised that handcuffs are not used when they arrest someone and put them in the car.

[@Kujodoodlebug]

If she using she isn’t dealing she’s buying for other drug users and supplying it she’s a runner not a dealer

[@BayouPrincess78]

Notice how cops aren’t wearing all the gear ours do here in states

[@jenniferrose2360]

Because they aren’t melts down here

[@giveaf9370]

27 yr old Jayden. Old mate looks 40 o_0

[@user-eo2qy9wp1k]

barry was high as a kite he was just paranoid asf acting sober and innocent

[@ajkingi]

Crystal methamphetamine affects all walks of life, not just junkys, criminals and indigineous people lets make that clear. Ice can take absolutely anybody. We need to see middle to high class addicts instead of your average stigmatized users, that would make a more interesting documentary to watch.

[@KevinT-ps2me]

You would rather watch a documentary about teens doing drugs. Wow

[@ajkingi]

@@KevinT-ps2me i meant middle class people...doctors or lawyers or teachers , regular people. not teenagers or students lol

[@TheLisclark]

​@@ajkingiyeah I agree, but with bougie addicts you have the privilege of paying for privacy...lawyers, private rehabs, upscale halfway houses with NDAs. Not saying that it's impossible but we are probably more likely to see bougie outcasts in media and content then to see high functioning addicts with personal, business and family reputations to protect. Where'd the other commenter get teenagers from your comment? Wild leap.

[@user-trudyal555]

​@@KevinT-ps2memiddle class is teens??

[@jeanetteannseaman]

California had an internal possession law, not sure if it's still enforced but, I imagine there's problems with the enforcement of it. Clearly, doing this isn't working for them.

[@John-cc9my]

Ice ice baby too cold

[@angie2088]

How does this help?? Why are people taking this nasty drug. 2 of my dearest friends have lost there sons to this. What to do??

[@JamesAlanRackJr]

It's actually good in Dalton Georgia carpet industry

[@tawnie8550]

Seems the evidence was separate bags of ice and large amounts of money. That shows distribution... this is one of the problems. Stop letting them go with a slap on the wrist.

[@cherylbglover]

So in AUS they can do drugs check points like we do alcohol check points? Why aren't we doing this in the US!?

[@resQfurppl]

cuz everyone would be pulled over 😂😂

[@annedalton289]

Drug swipes and alcohol breathalysers are tested at roadside in uk to!

[@okaylee1736]

Because that’s what you call taking away citizens rights and no driving laws was violated. Probable cause for pigs to pull people over.

[@richardl5545]

because usa is not germany in 1935

[@machruk]

Because everyone would be arrested. Too many ppl. Not that the US is shy about incarcerating ppl but we don't have the infrastructure to sustain that. Not to mention all of the violence/more serious crime. And of course the amount of lawyers we have. Litigation is so normal here. Too many lawsuits.

[@Cc2874]

2015! This is nearly 10 years old ffs

[@Hellman555]

Now if they didn’t cut police funding etc and let police do real policing like this, people would trust the police again..

[@resQfurppl]

that & do something about corrupt police

[@machruk]

Oh yes- that's the answer. After all criminalizing addiction has worked so brilliantly here in the U.S huh? Absurd.

[@user-fx3qk5mu1p]

Another reason to not live in Australia.

[@sylvestersniper9417]

Gear in NZ is 💩 💩 💩

[@garyav5117]

You will never stop it.futile

[@toko631]

You won't beat them only by prayer the spiritual realm rules all, drug dealers work for satan its a world wide problem with cartel and only prayer can destroy the strong holds on the community..if you believe John ch3 16

[@dewahiweunmoatzn]

chasing dealers that visitied a house knowing for selling..??very backwards imo

[@loua1519]

2015? Get with your ancient news.

[@annedalton289]

Don’t watch it then !!! Instead of moaning 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@DfrUBCxgs4eAMepTu5ZdK3wgRKBd6B]

​@@annedalton289He's got a right to his opinion mate. You're not the comment police.

[@Fish-Addict]

Your addiction is your problem. Just like staying sober is YOUR choice, taking drugs is your choice, not societies'. No sympathy for imbeciles.

[@cindytackett7106]

[@keztukariri]

Ya shoulda been swallowed, but here we are... 😂

[@dailyupdates464]

Lol😂

[@slasherx6111]

Absolutely.

[@donotresuscitate5281]

Its not like that all.

[@okaylee1736]

Hey Aussie dealers start riding bicycle and start recruiting middle school kids to run your shit. The plug only works n have only 1 or 2 middle school kids meet up with him.