Afghanistan opium production at record high in past 2 decades

Amin Alemi

Press TV, Kabul

The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime has released its survey on opium production in Afghanistan in 2017. The survey shows that the country’s opium production has reached a record high in a span of 23 years. The UN office has called for more international engagement in counter narcotics efforts in Afghanistan.

Press TV’s Amin Alemi reports from Kabul.

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