Massive corruption, a huge increase in heroin production, foreign aid pouring in for many years to come.
Ephedrine, the chemical used in heroin production, is manufactured in China.
Subsequent potential heroin production was estimated at 0.5 metric ton.
Worldwide potential heroin production increased significantly in 2002 primarily because of increases in Afghanistan.
The heroin production and trafficking center of the world," he said.
By the mid-1920s, heroin production had been made illegal in many parts of the world.
The weakness of government in China and conditions of civil war enabled heroin production to take root there.
With the increase in heroin production, Thailand's role of regional entrepot is drawing more criticism.
Burma is a world center for heroin production and is under military rule with a high level of censorship.
In modern times, growing poppy seeds is a difficult business for American farmers, due to the risk of heroin production.