Hezbollah : le groupe terroriste devenu un empire du crime | Episode 2

In 2008, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) believed it had gathered sufficient evidence to show that Hezbollah had transformed from a military and political organization into a vast international criminal network, generating up to a billion dollars annually through drug and arms trafficking, money laundering, and other illegal activities. "Project Cassandra" was then launched: an ambitious and top-secret operation aimed at dismantling this system. This three-part series retraces this investigation through the testimonies of DEA agents and other key players, shedding light on the history and rise of Hezbollah and making a complex geopolitical landscape accessible. On August 4, 2020, Beirut was devastated by the explosion of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate stored in the port. Suspicion quickly fell on Hezbollah, the Islamist movement linked to Iran and a central player in Lebanese power. Despite popular and international pressure, the "Party of God" refused any independent investigation. Yet, as early as the mid-2000s, DEA agents were already secretly trying to bring it down. This documentary was produced by Magneto Presse and directed by Jérôme Fritel and Sofia Amara. It was first broadcast in 2023. --- Red Zone plunges you into the world of crime and investigation, taking you to the most volatile locations in the world. Follow law enforcement officers and gendarmes on their high-risk missions, explore the most dangerous cities, and discover the world of organized crime and social tensions. With groundbreaking investigations, on-the-ground operations, and exclusive reports, Zone Rouge immerses you in the raw reality: where action and danger intersect, where every decision can change everything. Zone Rouge reveals what other cameras dare not film. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing and get right into the heart of the action. 📱Explore other captivating stories on: Regard sur le monde:    / @regardssurlemondedocu   Curio:    / @curio-documentaires