The Extent Of The Heroin Trade In Myanmar Is Staggering
Journeyman Pictures・7 minutes read
Myanmar, previously known as Burma, has faced impoverishment and isolation under military rule for decades, with Mandalay serving as a key trading hub for various commodities, including heroin. Despite attempts to combat drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle region, political constraints continue to hinder progress in replacing poppy crops with legal alternatives, perpetuating the production and flow of Burmese heroin.
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- The military rule in Myanmar for three decades led to the impoverishment and isolation of the nation, with official complicity in drug trafficking in crucial trading hubs like Mandalay.
- The Golden Triangle, once notorious for drugs, is now considered a success story in anti-drug campaigns, although political constraints hinder efforts to replace poppy crops with legal alternatives, perpetuating the flow of Burmese heroin.
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Recent questions
What is the current name of Burma?
Myanmar
What is Mandalay known for trading?
Gems, timber, rice, heroin
Why do foreign journalists have limited access to Burma?
Military government restrictions
What is the Golden Triangle known for?
Drug trafficking
Why does heroin production persist in Myanmar?
Political constraints
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Myanmar's Golden Triangle: Drug Trade and Poverty
- Burma, now Myanmar, was once a prosperous nation but has been impoverished and isolated under military rule for 30 years.
- Mandalay has been a crucial trading hub for gems, timber, rice, and heroin, with official complicity in drug trafficking.
- Foreign journalists rarely access Burma, with the military government showcasing efforts against the drug trade.
- The Golden Triangle, notorious for drugs, is now seen as a success story in anti-drug campaigns.
- Despite efforts to replace poppy crops with legal alternatives, heroin production persists due to political constraints, hindering direct aid and perpetuating the flow of Burmese heroin.
