Afghanistan’s heroin boom years ended with US military exit, UN report shows After retaking power, Taliban banned poppy cultivation for the purposes of opium production. Farmers forced to grow far less profitable crops such as wheat.

After retaking power, Taliban banned poppy cultivation for the purposes of opium production. Farmers forced to grow far less profitable crops such as wheat. Bne IntelliNews #Afghanistan #Heroin #Taliban #PoppyCultivation #Opium

Over 100 acres of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed in Manipur Manipur police, CRPF, and Assam Rifles destroy 100 acres of illegal poppy farms, burning huts in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul.

Officials added that FIRs have been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and prosecute the financiers behind the illicit cultivation and trade.
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Stop poppy cultivation: Manipur government sends stringent directive The Manipur government on Thursday instructed forest officials to be on their toes to avert poppy cultivation in the state.

The directive was sent ahead of the poppy sowing season, which usually runs from September to April
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