Snowing in Bali: The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World

by Kathryn Bonella

It's snowing in Bali. Among Bali's drug dealers it's the code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.

Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important destinations in the global distribution of narcotics. With its central location to the Asia Pacific market, its thriving tourist industry to act as cover for importation, and a culture of corruption that can easily help law enforcement turn a blind eye, Bali has long been a paradise for traffickers as well as for holiday-makers.

Paperback

Published January 30, 2014

About the author

Australian Journalist
Former 60 Minutes tv producer.
Kathryn has written 4 bestselling books.
Instagram @kathryn.bonella

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Reviews

[Mike Cheng · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars. “It’s snowing in Bali” is a euphemism meaning ample supplies of cocaine. The island province is one of the more popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, and its location, expat community, and surfing culture makes it a strategic spot for international drug trafficking. Published in 2012, author Kathryn Bonella provides accounts of the rises and falls of several drug traffickers and dealers. These include Marco Archer Moreira, Andre Mendes, and “Rafael”, the last of whom was a very significant player in using surfboards, windsurfing booms, and DHL mail services to import cocaine into Bali. The extreme risk, extravagant lifestyles, and eventual cat and mouse game with the local and international authorities made for quite the compelling read.

[Gemma Searle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found hotel k really interesting so I was really looking forward to this book but I found it just ok.

[Sasha Flux · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fascinating look into the underbelly of Bali

[Alicia Harriman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative

[Neo Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eye opening and lifted the cover to reveal the reality of the drug world in Bali and in fact the rest of the world. Although was repetitive at points and some parts were not as engaging as others.