Deadliest Journeys - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s last lawless lands lying 150 kilometres north of Australia. The town of Lae is the economic capital of the country here it more commonly goes by the name “Pothole city“. It’s a sorry sight with its battered roads it’s packed mini buses and it’s extreme levels of poverty. In the streets uncertainty reigns and the police are ineffective trying to keep law and order the locals call upon private security companies. Papua New Guinea has one of the highest crime rates on the planet. Papua New Guinea is an island half as big as France but with a road network that practically does not exist. There are just 3 main roads that are barely tarmac and yet road transport is vital for the country. 0:00 The documentary 1:54 Papua New Guinea’s dangerous highways and high crime rate make it a challenging place for truck drivers. 7:02 Kevin, a truck driver in Papua New Guinea, faces dangerous road conditions and relies on betel nuts to stay awake during his long journeys. 13:51 A truck driver in Papua New Guinea faces obstacles and extortion on his 20-hour journey home. 18:39 Gerard Philips, a businessman in Papua New Guinea, has built a successful supermarket and faces security risks while transporting large sums of money. 24:11 A pilot navigates treacherous weather to deliver supplies to a remote village in Papua New Guinea. 29:09 Truck drivers face challenges on the road in Papua New Guinea. 35:00 Truck drivers in Papua New Guinea face dangerous roads and tribal wars. 39:52 A truck driver transports heavy machinery through dangerous areas in the Congo. 46:23 Father Matthew, a dedicated priest, travels through remote areas of Papua New Guinea to bring Christmas mass and provide support to the villagers. Follow us on social media : Facebook :