Burmese Opium

Burmese opium refers to opium produced in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), which has been one of the world's largest sources of illegal opium poppy cultivation. Opium is a drug derived from the sap of poppy plants and is the raw material for heroin. The production is tied to complex issues, including poverty, conflict, and the influence of organized crime. Efforts to combat opium cultivation involve international cooperation, local development initiatives, and anti-drug policies, but challenges remain due to the economic dependency of some rural communities on opium farming.