Trump's Global Crackdown: 23 Countries Named in Drug Trade Report
US President Donald Trump has identified 23 countries as major players in the illicit drug trade, submitting a 'Presidential Determination' to Congress. The list includes China, Afghanistan, and India, highlighting a global network despite various efforts to curb drug production and trafficking.
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In a significant move, US President Donald Trump has officially named 23 countries as central to the global illicit drug trade, as detailed in a 'Presidential Determination' submitted to Congress. Notably, China, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan feature on this list, underscoring the persistent challenge of drug trafficking facing the United States.
Alongside these nations, the report identifies several others including The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. These countries have been highlighted based on a mix of geographic and economic factors that enable drug production or transit, despite counterdrug efforts.
The report further emphasizes that the listing is not necessarily a critique of government actions but rather indicative of underlying conditions facilitating the drug trade. This comes in the backdrop of a recent bust by India's Narcotics Control Bureau, dismantling a complex syndicate involved in deploying digital platforms and cryptocurrencies across four continents, showcasing the international scope of illegal drug networks.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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