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Wagner’s remnants run an opioid empire in the Central African Republic, WSJ reveals
Up to 500 mercenaries under Prigozhin's son control the tramadol trade in a fief beyond the reach of law enforcement — or Moscow.
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Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 26, 2026
UNODC reaffirms support for Afghanistan in drug control efforts
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said it stands with the people of Afghanistan in addressing persistent drug-related challenges,
UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown
War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 25, 2026
NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intensified its crackdown on illicit drugs in the southeastern state of Anambra, arresting 559 suspects, securing 128 convictions, and seizing approximately 1.8 tonnes of illegal substances over the past 11 months. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Charles Onubogu, disclosed the figures on Wednesday [] The post NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. The post Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ariana News
· Jun 21, 2026
Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs
Officials described synthetic drugs as one of the country's most pressing concerns and said targeted programs have been introduced to combat the problem. The post Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
NL Times
Drug activity overruns Den Helder neighborhood, dealers take over at-risk locals’ homes
Drug activity is overrunning Sluisdijkbuurt in Den Helder, where residents report constant harassment and say dealers are taking over the homes of vulnerable residents and addicts.
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Related coverage for "Wagner’s remnants run an opioid empire in the Central African Republic, WSJ reveals": Pajhwok Afghan News — UNODC reaffirms support for Afghanistan in drug control efforts. UrduPoint — War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown. Voice of Nigeria — NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra. Vanguard News — Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC. Ariana News — Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs. NL Times — Drug activity overruns Den Helder neighborhood, dealers take over at-risk locals’ homes