Four Corners: Meth Highway, 22 April 2024, ABC TV

Four Corners, Australia’s flagship investigative journalism program, returns with a hard-hitting episode titled “Meth Highway,” airing on ABC TV on Monday, 22 April. The program will delve into the devastating impact of crystal meth or ‘ice’ on Australian society and expose the murky supply chains fuelling the drug trade.

Reporter Mahmood Fazal takes viewers on a journey from the streets of Melbourne to the production centres in South-East Asia, uncovering the dangerous underworld of dealers, cooks, runners, and enforcers. Fazal gains rare access to individuals within this clandestine world and names a key player suspected of being heavily involved in the Australian meth trade.

With Australia’s addiction to crystal meth taking a heavy toll, the episode aims to shed light on the unseen forces profiting from this destructive drug trade. The investigative documentary promises to expose scandals, trigger inquiries, and confront taboos, as is the hallmark of the esteemed Four Corners series.

As Australia grapples with the consequences of widespread methamphetamine use, this timely episode will provide valuable insights into the complex and dangerous world of drug production and distribution.

Four Corners: Meth Highway airs on ABC TV at 8:30 pm on Monday, 22 April 2024.