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Afghanistan’s Opium Cultivation Falls 20% in 2025, But Synthetic Drug Trade Expands: UNODC

6th November, 2025 · admin

Khaama: Afghanistan’s opium cultivation fell by 20% in 2025, but UNODC warned synthetic drug production and trafficking are rapidly expanding nationwide. Officials said organized crime groups are shifting to synthetics due to lower costs, easier concealment, and resistance to climate impacts. Click here to read more (external link).

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