26 September 2001 - How are the terrorists funded?

Terrorism and drugs go hand in hand. The terrorist network that sprang up in Afghanistan was deeply tied in with the huge production of heroin there. To stop terrorism you have to stop the drugs trade.

The UN estimates that 3000 tonnes less heroin was produced in Afghanistan after the Taliban prohibited it last year (after four years in power). This annoyed a lot some very rich and very criminal people who have been funding terrorists. Bush needs to follow this trail if he is serious and doesn't just want to appear serious.