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The U.S. has identified India, along with China, as a key supplier of precursor chemicals for fentanyl production. The Annual Threat Assessment highlights the dangerous role both nations play in …
US Intelligence Report Links India to Fentanyl Trafficking Amid Tariff Threats Read More
Opium prices in Afghanistan have increased tenfold since a drug ban was enacted in 2022, reaching $750 per kilogram. Despite a decline in poppy cultivation, profits have concentrated among organized …
Surge in Opium Prices Amid Afghanistan’s Drug Ban: Key Insights Read More
Brazil and Paraguay launched the 48th edition of Operation New Alliance to combat drug trafficking. This operation employs federal police, anti-drug agencies, and military personnel to destroy marijuana plantations along …
Brazil and Paraguay Initiate Operation New Alliance to Combat Drug Trafficking Read More
Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen significantly since the Taliban’s drug ban in 2022, with costs reaching $750 per kilogram. Despite a decrease in production and trafficking, organized crime groups …
Opium Prices in Afghanistan Skyrocket Amidst Drug Ban and Organised Crime Profiteering Read More
Qatar emphasizes the need for international adherence to drug control conventions to combat global drug challenges effectively. At the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs session, Qatar’s Ambassador highlighted alarming trends …
Qatar Urges Global Cooperation to Combat Drug Production and Consumption Read More
Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia has requested the UN to remove coca from its list of harmful substances, asserting that the coca leaf is not harmful to health. She argues …
Colombia Requests UN to Reconsider Coca’s Classification as Harmful Read More
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill has been amended to remove the 50 million baht deposit requirement for casino entry, replacing it with a mandate to submit three years of income tax …
Thailand Casino Entry Requirement Amended: 50M Deposit Removed Read More
Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister Ali Akbar Pour Jamshidian called for greater cooperation with Afghanistan to combat narcotics during a meeting with Afghan officials. He praised Afghanistan’s ban on narcotic cultivation …
Iran and Afghanistan Urged to Enhance Cooperation in Anti-Drug Campaign Read More
President Trump declared that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will commence on March 4, alongside an additional 10% tariff on China. This decision follows a previous month-long suspension intended …
Trump Announces Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and Increased Charges on China Read More