Taliban Commanders Profit from Thriving Opium Markets in Helmand Despite Ban

Despite the Taliban's ban on narcotics, opium prices in Helmand province have surged, with commanders reportedly investing in and profiting from major opium markets. Local sources indicate Taliban officials are involved in drug trade and trafficking, with leadership aware of these activities.

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