Drug trafficking in Cameroon's Far North has surged, linking local violence to international drug routes.

Drug trafficking has surged in Cameroon's Far North region, a hotspot for cannabis and tramadol, due to the Boko Haram crisis. Insurgents use drugs to fuel violence, and trafficking routes from Douala and the airport bring narcotics from Latin America, Asia, and India. This has increased urban crime and kidnappings, highlighting the need for improved local policing and control.

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