Opium production in Afghanistan, which provides more than 90% of the world's heroin, broke all records in 2006, reaching a historic high despite ongoing U.S.-sponsored eradication efforts.
-- 26% production increase over past year -- for a total of 5,644 metric tons -- 61% increase in the amount of land for cultivation of opium poppies -- 132% increase in cultivation in the two main production provinces, Helmand and Oruzgan -- 33% of the country's gross domestic product is narcotics production There are 30,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan. Obviously, Afghanistan isn't under control. yrs, andreaswww.andreas.com
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