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In addition, the war in Afghanistan significantly destabilized one of the world's largest opium producers, leading to much higher supply and thus lower prices.
by AngrySkillzz 11y ago
In addition, the war in Afghanistan significantly destabilized one of the world's largest opium producers, leading to much higher supply and thus lower prices. With heroin cheaper and more available, it is more easily seen as an alternative to opiate pharmaceuticals.
- 6stringmerc 11y agoYep, that points to the global aspect of the demand! However, from what I've read over the years of following the "Cartel Wars" down in Mexico, the Cartel De Sinaloa (re: Chapo Guzman and Mayo Zambada) have refined their production techniques to create much better quality heroin than in the past. Thus, they grow their own poppies, refine into heroin, and smuggle in using the routes they previously used for marijuana / cocaine / heroin. Other cartels may not have access to the fields and product, so CDS increases its power. Cartel De Golfo, more in the cocaine trade. The former Knights Templar in Michochan, methamphetamine production (in part due to dealing with the Chinese - illegal mining in trade for access to precursors). Quite a fascinating development from what I've seen. Where there's profit to be made...