23-12-2024, 03:32 PM
Solentia Remains Key Source of Terran Poppy Crops
February 5588
Despite having centuries old harsh anti-drug laws that prevent production, sale and consumption of recreational drugs, Solentia has a long history of opium poppy cultivation and production. Harsh soil and a lack of rain prevent agriculture in much of the country, although opium poppy is a hardy and resilient crop that thrives in poor conitions.
Although recreational drug use is forbidden in Solentia, most opium has historically been exported through drug cartels operating in Solentia's eastern ports to Seleya where Kalistan used to be a major destination. In recent years much of the crop heads west to Kalopia, Deltaria, Jelbania and Zardugal which all have more liberal policies on recreational drug usage.
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Opium poppy is a staple crop across Solentia, easy to grow and with high demand in other continents for the opium that can be produced from the poppy seed.
Political Consequences
Although growing the crop is not illegal in Solentia, the profits often accrue to nefarious organisations. As well as major cartels operating in Solentia ports, both the Jaish-e Ahmadi and Da Khalko Tufaan, two anti-government paramilitary groupings, are known to financially benefit from this illicit trade using funds to pay fighters and accrue weapons. The opium trade, while a financial boon to small farmers in remote rural villages, continues to fuel instability in Solentia.
OOC: If any party wishes to RP any links to the opium crop in Solentia, please feel free to do so.
February 5588
Despite having centuries old harsh anti-drug laws that prevent production, sale and consumption of recreational drugs, Solentia has a long history of opium poppy cultivation and production. Harsh soil and a lack of rain prevent agriculture in much of the country, although opium poppy is a hardy and resilient crop that thrives in poor conitions.
Although recreational drug use is forbidden in Solentia, most opium has historically been exported through drug cartels operating in Solentia's eastern ports to Seleya where Kalistan used to be a major destination. In recent years much of the crop heads west to Kalopia, Deltaria, Jelbania and Zardugal which all have more liberal policies on recreational drug usage.
Opium poppy is a staple crop across Solentia, easy to grow and with high demand in other continents for the opium that can be produced from the poppy seed.
Political Consequences
Although growing the crop is not illegal in Solentia, the profits often accrue to nefarious organisations. As well as major cartels operating in Solentia ports, both the Jaish-e Ahmadi and Da Khalko Tufaan, two anti-government paramilitary groupings, are known to financially benefit from this illicit trade using funds to pay fighters and accrue weapons. The opium trade, while a financial boon to small farmers in remote rural villages, continues to fuel instability in Solentia.
OOC: If any party wishes to RP any links to the opium crop in Solentia, please feel free to do so.