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ODEN reaffirms its commitment to a Drug Law Free World
Dankuk Scandal cited as one of the many areas needing improvement
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 9, 5351


ODEN operated coca fields in Western Odfaray produce lion's share of Continent's Raw Cocaine

Oden K has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting drug laws where they exist in Terra. The venerable narcotics and pharmaceutical cartel has been on the offensive since news was released about Foreign Minister Nathan Sanchez' arrest and imprisonment for possession of legally owned substances that are controlled under Baeguk's National Law. "The Foreign Minister survived the ordeal shaken, but otherwise unharmed by Baeguk officials," said ODEN-K spokesman Lawrence Chong, who was speaking last Friday as part of a new initiative by the Kalistani based drug organization to fight harsh drug laws in foreign nations. "While those substances were under perscription, and Mr. Sanchez is under strict doctor supervision in the use of the various chemicals he had on his person, we don't want to spend time talking about the unjust incarceration of one the most powerful and influential men in Kalistan, but about Baeguk, and other nations' strict drug laws. The prohibition must stop--it destroys human life!"

Chong noted that Kalistan had recently stepped up production of cocaine, marijuana, opium, and rye due to more cultivated crop land coming into the management of the very powerful agricultural producers' syndicate, which is closely aligned with ODEN. "We have seen an increase in coca production, for instance, by more than 265% in Odufaray alone, as cheaper energy lead to better agriculture techniques. In addition, growers in Ananto are beginning to switch to vertical farming methods for poppies and rye in greenhouses, leading to an increased yield per acre and longer, more controlled growing seasons. This naturally leads to an increase of the production of things like cannabis and hashish, raw and processed opium, morphine, heroin, opioids, cocaine and LSD within the Republic. As we end up selling these finished products to international buyers, it is obviously in our interest that other nations begin lowering the barriers to the use of these drugs within their countries."

ODEN-K does not transport drugs from Kalistan: All transportation arrangements are made by the purchasers, who import those drugs from Kalistan via private means. But Kaliburg has a long reputation for being one of the world's largest drug markets, and the reputation is well earned. "Each year, tons of product which is deemed illegal in the country of destination leaves Port Davon, either by boat or by air. We have no idea how much of it arrives at its destination, but this is hardly our concern: Our cartel represents the growers, and we do so by ensuring quality and good wholesale prices that draw people from the whole world to Kalistan." But Chong was also concerned about policy. "It would be better for us, if other nations would lower their laws against drug possession, so that we could do business in peace, and so black market smugglers would not have to carry our product for us. ODEN would love nothing more than to conduct direct shipments, but these countries and their paternalistic attitudes prevent that from happening."

On the current structure, Chong was hopeful. "Well, currently the only other nation fully on board with ODEN is Dolgava, so that means that the rest of the world is fair game. It is what it is: People are always going to want drugs, and that's a fact. Prohibition laws do not prevent them from getting them. That is also a fact. Nations that prohibit drugs in their country merely ensure that the drug trade is controlled by violent organized criminals who run a black market, which doesn't benefit the state or the people. ODEN doesn't take a stance on that: We are a business organization, and our business is to help our growers and producers make a good living. But if a country is concerned about violent organized criminals preying on people, they will legalize drugs within their country, stop harassing individual users, and legalize and tax drugs. We say to the Non-ODEN countries of the world: We would love to do business with you. Please: reconsider your war against your own people. Work with ODEN to bring a brighter, happier future to all of mankind, and let's stop this backward shortsighted policy of prohibition. Let's make the world Drug Law Free!"