1951: NARCOTICS AND TEENAGERS

The video tutorial discusses the narcotics trade, focusing on heroin. It explains how heroin is distributed, cut, and sold, highlighting the profit margins at each level. The process starts with a wholesaler buying a kilo of heroin for $1000, cutting its purity, and selling it for profit. This cutting continues through multiple handlers until it reaches the street level with significantly reduced purity. The final product is sold in capsules with varying grain weights, generating substantial profits.

What is the initial cost of a kilo of heroin for the wholesaler?

• $500

• $2000

• $1000

• $1500

How does the wholesaler increase his profits?

• By cutting the purity of heroin

• By reducing the price

• By increasing the purity

• By selling more kilos

At what purity level does heroin typically reach the street?

• 5%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the price of a capsule of heroin on the street?

• $4.00

• $3.00

• $2.00

• $1.00

How many times can the purity of heroin be cut before reaching the street level?

• 5 to 10 times

• 30 to 50 times

• 10 to 15 times

• 16 to 30 times