Underworld Down Under: Melbourne and Sydney Gangs in the Illicit Drug Trade

Author:   Austin K Starr
Publisher:   Independently Published
Volume:   6
ISBN:  

9798286063000


Pages:   74
Publication Date:   01 June 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Underworld Down Under: Melbourne and Sydney Gangs in the Illicit Drug Trade


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Beneath the vibrant streets of Melbourne and Sydney lies a chilling underworld where crime syndicates like the Carlton Crew and Comancheros have thrived, trafficking methamphetamine and ecstasy since the 1950s. True crime historian Austin K. Starr unveils they dark history, from the 2007 seizure of 15 million ecstasy tablets to the 2024 bust of 740 drug consignments. Spanning decades to early 2025, this gripping account reveals smuggling routes through Port of Melbourne and the devastating toll-$16.5 billion in annual damages and 50 daily hospital admissions by 2020-2021. Uncover the secrets of notorious figures like Pasquale Barbaro and understand the ongoing battle against a $60 billion transnational crime wave. With exclusive timelines and maps, this book is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts eager to explore Australia's hidden criminal legacy. Don't miss your chance to dive into this definitive history.

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Author:   Austin K Starr
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.109kg
ISBN:  

9798286063000


Pages:   74
Publication Date:   01 June 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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