U.S. police intercepted batch of highly addictive drug bound for New York. Tests revealed the ice-like crystals were 99 per cent pure. Communist state is said to be in the grip of a crystal meth epidemic. In some parts up to 50 per cent of the population are addicted. Parents said to offer the drug to their children ‘to help them concentrate.’
Crystal meth made in laboratories in North Korea is flooding the world’s drugs market, with shipments ferried through China to distribute across the globe.
In the U.S. police officers have intercepted batches of the highly addictive drug, that were bound for New York after being produced in Kim Jong-un’s Communist state.
Analysis of the highly potent drugs – which come in the form of ice-like crystals which are smoked, to provide a powerful and near-immediate hit – showed they were up to 99 per cent pure.
The drug, thrown in to the limelight by the hit U.S. drama series Breaking Bad. In the show, terminally-ill chemistry teacher Walter White turns into a drug baron to ensure his family’s financial future.
North Korea is said to be in the grip of a crystal meth epidemic with the drug being produced on an industrial scale by corrupt officials in collusion with criminal gangs and the number of addicts spiralling.
Use of meth is reportedly so common in the shadowy communist state that offering some to house guests has been described as the equivalent of making them a cup of tea.
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