Heroin trade

The heroin trade involves the illegal production, distribution, and sale of heroin, a powerful opiate derived from poppies. Producers cultivate poppies, extract the latex, and process it into heroin, which is then trafficked across regions via organized criminal networks. The drug is sold on black markets, often fueling addiction and crime. Law enforcement aims to dismantle these networks, but the trade persists due to high demand, profitability, and its role in funding other illicit activities. Overall, it is a complex transnational issue blending illegal farming, smuggling, and distribution channels.