The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies.

Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has reached a decade-high, with the crop area expanding across all major growing regions in the conflict-affected country, the United Nations reported on Wednesday.

According to a report released by the United Nations on Monday, powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia are extensively utilizing the messaging app Telegram, leading to a significant shift in how organized crime conducts large-scale illicit activities.