Emerging evidence of Afghanistan’s role as a producer and supplier of ephedrine and methamphetamine
Published By Europa [English], Thu, Nov 19, 2020 10:42 AM
This paper provides an analysis of the available data that suggest that a methamphetamine industry is rapidly being established in Afghanistan. The analysis provided is based on information from key informants, documentary sources and the analysis of satellite imagery. The paper also highlights an expanding market for ephedra that links the mountainous central region of Afghanistan to the former deserts of the south-west. The report is the result of research conducted under the EU4Monitoring Drugs (EU4MD) project, funded by the European Commission.
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