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Central to the violence and chaos is an ever-present demand for drugs, particularly cocaine and methamphetamine. Experts note that the markup on these substances is strikingly high—thousands spent for mere pounds of cocaine result in profits that can exceed hundreds of thousands when sold in Australia. The insatiable appetite for drugs among Australians fuels this cycle of crime, maintaining the ruthless competition among gangs.
Understanding this economy reveals the truth: the violence is inexorably tied to market demand and profit margins. As long as there is money to be made, gangs will engage in deadly conflicts, disregarding the collateral damage inflicted on the community.