Opium cultivation decreases while meth production rises in Myanmar

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A UN report says opium poppy cultivation is decreasing in Myanmar, but the production of another illegal drug is on the rise there. Countries across East and Southeast Asia have reported a strong shift toward synthetic drugs, especially methamphetamine. Here's a look at the production and trafficking of crystal meth as well as some of the laws in the region.