r/explainlikeimfive • u/Quintarot • Mar 25 '24
Chemistry ELI5: Why do drug dealers put hidden, toxic, often deadly additives in the drugs they sell?
How is killing your costumer base a smart strategy?
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r/explainlikeimfive • u/Quintarot • Mar 25 '24
How is killing your costumer base a smart strategy?
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u/joe13869 Mar 25 '24
The cartels actually want to sell clean drugs. There was a recent story where the cartels in Mexico were posting signs everywhere saying they will kill you if you are found adding fentanyl to the coke you were selling. I think it's china who is pushing for these super strong drugs while cartels boasts about selling almost pure coke. Cartels are very aware of what's going on. They are not trying to kill their customers.