Drug Control Agency

Drug Control Agency

Founded in 1999[1], the Drug Control Agency of Tajikistan was founded to help combat the drug trafficking through the country from Afghanistan, and is one of the most active anti-narcotics bodies operating in Asia.[2][3][1]

It is estimated that upwards of 20% of Afghanistan's opiates travel through Tajikistan.[4]

In 2004, the head of the agency, Ghaffor Mirzoyev, was sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking..[5]


Footnotes

  1. ^ a b Tajikistan: Drug Control Agency Draws Praise and Criticism | EurasiaNet.org
  2. ^ IRIN Asia | TAJIKISTAN: Drug control agency makes its mark | Tajikistan | Other
  3. ^ UN high official says Tajikistan is key to deter drug trafficking from Afghanistan » Breaking News | Wire Update News | News Wires
  4. ^ Tajikistan is the first line of defence in stemming Afghan drugs: UNODC Executive Director
  5. ^ Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Tajikistan

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