Jihadists have used drugs to fund their efforts for years. Years ago, in his study of the Taliban, journalist Ahmed Rashid reported: “Abdul Rashid, the head of the Taliban’s anti-drugs control force in Kandahar, spelt out the nature of his unique job. He is authorized to impose a strict ban on the growing of hashish, ‘because it is consumed by Afghans and Muslims.’ But, Rashid tells me without a hint of sarcasm, ‘Opium is permissible because it is consumed by kafirs [unbelievers] in the West and not by Muslims or Afghans.’ This seems to have been a common view among the Taliban. Another Taliban named Khaled asked, ‘Who cares if heroin is wreaking havoc in the West? It doesn’t matter; they aren’t Muslims.’”
And in December 2017, Politico revealed that “in its determination to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, the Obama administration derailed an ambitious law enforcement campaign targeting drug trafficking by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, even as it was funneling cocaine into the United States.”
“Four drug traffickers from Srinagar held in narco-terrorism case,” Tribune India, March 2, 2021:
The NIA today said it had arrested four drug traffickers from Srinagar in connection with the case pertaining to the seizure of 21-kg heroin and Rs 1,35,89,850 in cash from the members of a drug syndicate operating in J&K….
Officials said those arrested were Altaf Ahmed Ganderbal, Showkat Ahmad Parray of Bandipora, Mudasir Ahmad Darm of Shopian and Amin Allaie of Anantnag. A CJM court in Srinagar sent them on a three-day transit remand,” said a spokesperson….
“The investigation has so far revealed that the accused were involved in cross-border smuggling of heroin in huge quantities from Pakistan and were supplying the same across the country. They were also in regular communication with the operatives of terror groups,” the agency said.
tom parry says
This is why I have no sympathy for heroine users, They should be given one chance to stop. if caught again, then executed. Their drug use is killing people in drug growing areas, at home and anyone trying to stop it. Now in Oregon it is allowed to use Heroin. Attacks on the Federal court house in Portland (Bailed out by Kama Harris). What’s next burning books from Dr. Suess??
gravenimage says
No–Muslims are the ones executing drug users.
But they should be put into rehab programs or else stay in jail. This is both better and more humane than letting them out to use.
gravenimage says
Jammu and Kashmir: Four Muslims in communication with jihad groups held in narco-terrorism case
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Just say no to drug use–and to funding Jihad terror.
Norman Gardner says
The irony is that Muslim criminals are engaged in the business of illicit drugs and do not mind poisoning the western world and promoting the use of drugs among infidels. Drugs are revenue for Hezbollah and the illustrious former president Obama shut down an investigation by the DEA & ATF into Hezbollah smuggling drugs and guns into the U.S.. It was Operation Cassandra. Obama in my estimation helped poison and kill thousands of Americans and enriching Hezbollah by this action. Google it to learn more about Obama and don`t forget the ones who murdered the 241 U.S. marines in Lebanon were the forerunners of Hezbollah.
Andrew Blackadder says
I cant see where Hezbollah was in the Cocaine smuggling trade as the Middle East as far away from South America, however Opium/Heroin comes from Afghanistan and even thought the early days of the Talbin were all about destroying the Opium fields it didnt take them long to think this action through and use it as tool to destroy The West.
Afghani men smoke Hashish AND Opium.