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Narcoterrorism And Terrorism

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What is Narcoterrorism ?

Narcoterrorism has been used to describe terrorist acts by drug traffickers and the use of drug trafficking by armed groups to support their activities.

Is any international connection between drugs and terror ?

Yes, Narcoterrorism refers to the nexus between narcotics and terrorism. There is different aspects of linkage between narcotis and terrorism. Afghanistan are the biggest producers of opium in the world, which generates huge sums of money to terrorists from international market. Narcotic drugs are the most lucrative commodity that generate quick money without paper work. The business transaction is done in hard cash and no document is left as evidence for legal action. Terrorism needs huge sums of money to

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