According to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) report, Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become the world's largest illegal opium producer. Driven by economic instability since the 2021 military coup, opium production in Myanmar has hit a 10-year high. The report warns of a new trafficking route through India's Northeast, posing a significant security threat as it fuels insurgent funding and arms smuggling. Additionally, the rise of synthetic opioids like nitazenes and the use of encrypted apps for drug distribution present global law enforcement challenges. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/myanmar-largest-illegal-opium-producer-india-security-threat-ncb-report-12113829 #creator program