26th of June marks International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Military Junta of Myanmar marked the occasion by torching almost half a billion dollars worth of seized illegal drugs in the commercial hub of Yangon. Myanmar, along with neighboring Laos and Thailand, forms the golden triangle, which has long been a hotbed of illegal drug production and trafficking. But is the Myanmar Junta really serious about ending the lucrative trade? United Nations reported record seizures of crystal meth last year. Additionally, there has been a revival in opium poppy farming in the chaos unleashed by the military coup in 2021. Some analysts perceive the Myamarie army as "the ultimate protection cartel of the trade".

Is junta serious about ending the lucrative drugs trade?

Myanmar marked International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking by burning a pile of illegally trafficked drugs in Yangon on Monday, June 26.

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June 26th is observed as World Drug Day and this year's theme is people first stop stigma and discrimination. In this episode of WION conversation, we decode the impact of drug abuse on the teenagers, how it can be averted and what are the factors that drives up substance abuse around the world with a special focus on India.

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Is junta serious about ending the lucrative drugs trade?

Myanmar torches illegal drugs on World Drug Day

World Drug Day: Drug epidemic knocking at our doors