Afghan opium output up fivefold despite ban

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 3:35 AM ET

A UN survey found opium production rose fivefold in a year, the first significant increase since the Taliban ban.

Why it matters

Heroin supply to Europe and Asia may rise.

The Taliban banned poppy growing in 2022.

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