South-east Asia integration could worsen drug problem
As ASEAN states deepen their integration, the illegal drug industry could benefit
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- Porous borders
- Corrupt officials
- Technology gaps
- Enhanced connectivity opening new markets
- Customs systems
- Transport links
- Labour movement
- Drug syndicates
- Suppliers
- Producers
- Cooperation lacking, despite awareness
- Mafia web
- Terrorism link
- Regional responses
- Mekong plan
- Crime strategy
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_350.jpg "A police officer at an event to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, outside Yangon, Myanmar (Reuters/Soe Zeya Tun)")