Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB

Myanmar's emergence as a significant source of opium supply has led to increased drug trafficking through India's eastern borders. The Narcotics Control Bureau has noted that the Manipur corridor is a key route for this trafficking. Following the 2022 Taliban-imposed ban on drugs in Afghanistan, Myanmar has become an alternative source of global opium supply. The consequences of this shift are already visible along India's eastern borders, with the porous routes being exploited by drug traffickers. The rise of Myanmar as a key opium source has significant implications for India's drug control efforts, particularly in the eastern regions. The increased flow of drugs through the Manipur corridor poses a challenge to law enforcement agencies, which must now adapt to this new reality. The situation underscores the need for enhanced vigilance and cooperation between India and its neighboring countries to combat drug trafficking.