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The Rising Tide of Global Drug Production and Trafficking

This chapter explores the rising global production of illicit drugs, with a focus on Afghanistan and Colombia, where weakened enforcement has led to increased poppy and coca cultivation. It examines the sophisticated tactics of modern traffickers and the resultant impact on global drug distribution networks, particularly in major urban markets.

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