Inside the deadly hunt for "blood jade" marred by heroin and violence

Inside the deadly hunt for

Myanmar's Kachin State is believed to hold up to 90% of the world's most valuable jade. Demand for it is growing in China, where the stone is considered sacred. But hunting for it is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and many end up trapped, addicted to the heroin they say replaces their wages.

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