Drugs, Scams and Sin: Myanmar's War Has Made It the Global Crime CapitalMyanmar's opium production is booming due to ongoing civil conflict, with dire effects on its population.The country has become a hotspot for various forms of transnational crime since the military coup.
Opium production in Afghanistan rose despite ban: UN report DW 11/06/2024Opium production in Afghanistan rose by 19% in 2024 despite a Taliban ban.