Afghanistan remains the world’s largest producer of narcotics

Ariana News Agency: The Secretary of the Security Council of Russia said that Afghanistan is still the largest producer of opium in the world.

Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev told reporters in New Delhi that Afghanistan remains the world’s largest opium producer, accounting for 90 percent of the world market.

“Drug trafficking and tax collection revenues from organized crime groups involved in the production and distribution of narcotics are still the main sources of funding for terrorist activities. Afghanistan remains the world’s largest producer of opium, accounting for up to 90% of the global market.” he does.” : He added.