Stacey Dooley Investigates (2009)

Episode Overview

Stacey Dooley embarks on a gripping new series that delves deep into the global drug war. Traveling to perilous and isolated locations, she seeks to uncover who truly holds the upper hand in the ongoing struggle between drug cartels and law enforcement. Throughout her investigation, she highlights the devastating effects of the West's relentless demand for stronger drugs on the individuals caught in the turmoil. Her journey begins in Mexico, the world's leading producer of meth, where she finds the clash between cartels, police, and vigilante groups threatening the nation’s very foundation. Joining the military, she participates in efforts to locate and dismantle meth super-labs, only to discover that as soon as one is taken down, another pops up. Stacey interviews cartel hitmen and traffickers, listening to harrowing accounts from victims' families. It becomes evident that cartel influence permeates all aspects of Mexican life, leaving authorities feeling increasingly helpless. In some areas, desperate locals have begun forming their own vigilante