The heroin economy has shaped the growth of coastal villages, border towns and megacities across East and Southern Africa.
Heroin use is widespread across SA, with local and provincial governments bearing the brunt.
The industry and its devastating impact have been largely ignored or misunderstood by police and government.
Kiwango cha heroini inayosafirishwa kupitia kwa mtandao wa njia za baharini Afrika Mashariki na Kusini kimeongezeka sana. Kunahitajika sera zenye mbinu mpya haraka iwezekanavyo.
O volume de heroína enviado ao longo de uma rede de rotas marítimas na África Oriental e Austral aumentou consideravelmente. Novas abordagens políticas são urgentemente necessárias.
Have South Africa’s ports and authorities been absorbed into the heroin economy?
This report examines the characteristics of the heroin trade off the East African coast and highlights the criminal governance systems that facilitate drug trafficking along these routes.
The volume of heroin shipped along a network of maritime routes in East and Southern Africa has increased considerably. New policy approaches are urgently needed.
The surface of life in Mozambique conceals violent undercurrents that threaten development and stability alike.
