The Role of India in the Opioid Flooding West Africa

India, known as the 'pharmacy of the world' for its production of medicines and vaccines, is also linked to the spread of opioids in West Africa. BBC News investigates the factors behind this issue.

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India has been called “the pharmacy of the world” for its manufacture of high-quality medicines and life-saving vaccines. But hidden within this high-tech industry, dressed as pharmaceutical executives, are drug dealers whose real business is to supply illegal, addictive, dangerous opioids to countries across West Africa. BBC Eye Investigations goes undercover to expose some of the people getting rich from Africa’s opioid crisis. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #India #BBCAfricaEye #BBCNews

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