Seychelles uncovered: The heroin crisis in paradise | DW Documentary

Beneath the beauty, the Seychelles harbor a shocking secret: It’s estimated around 10% of the adult population is addicted to heroin. Drug trafficking and corruption reign. The Seychelles, renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, seems like the perfect vacation destination. But the idyllic archipelago is facing a grim crisis: it has the highest rates of Heroin addiction in the world, estimated at around 10% of the adult population. And the country is a hub on one of the world’s biggest drug trafficking routes. How did this tropical paradise become a hotspot for one of the world’s deadliest drugs? What role does international trafficking, tourism and corruption play in perpetuating the crisis? And what is happening to its people as the fight against this epidemic is losing ground? 00:00 Intro 00.41 Living with heroin addiction in the Seychelles 04.49 The looming consequences of the heroin epidemic for the country 05.49 The coast guard tries to fight back 09.25 The issue of corruption 12:00 A lifeline for addicts 14:49 What is the government’s response to the crisis? #DWstories #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #seychelles ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English):    / dwdocumentary   ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish):    / dwdocumental   ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic):    / dwdocarabia   ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi):    / dwdochindi   ⮞ DW Doku (German):    / dwdoku   For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram:   / dwdocumentary   Follow DW Documental on Facebook:   / dwdocumental   We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G