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destroyed the poppy fields after encamping and collecting opium sap in this province.
Local sources in Ghazni report that on Friday, September 23, the Taliban started destroying poppy fields in the Gilan district of this province, while they had already collected the crops two weeks ago.
According to sources, the local Taliban are involved in the planting, production, and trafficking of narcotics, and have dramatically destroyed harvested fields after collecting the harvest to avoid being criticized.
It is said that dozens of acres of land had been allocated for poppy cultivation this year under the nose of the Taliban without any fear, but receiving support from the local commanders in several districts of Ghazni province.
Meanwhile,
...back at the wrecked scow, Agent 49 felt gingerly for his head. It was still there. He had been hoping differently...
the Taliban’s anti-narcotics administration in Ghazni has announced the beginning of the campaign to destroy poppy fields in this province while they have already collected the products from the fields.
Destroying and complaining against poppy cultivation in this season of the year while the harvest is already collected and transported to the markets is nothing more than throwing dust in the eyes and playing politics.