
Afghan security officials destroy illegal drugs (opium or raw heroine) in Herat, Afghanistan on 04 September 2010. Afghan authorities burnt opium which the security forces have confiscated during different operations across the country. According to media reports Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of the drug. EPA/JALIL REZAYEE

A US soldier examines a pile of confiscated illegal drugs (opium or raw heroine) as authroties prepare to incinerate them, in Herat, Afghanistan on 04 September 2010. Afghan authorities burnt opium which security forces have confiscated during different operations across the country. According to media reports Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of the drug. EPA/JALIL REZAYEE

An Afghan policeman stands guard as illegal drugs (opium or raw heroine) are destroyed in Herat, Afghanistan on 04 September 2010. Afghan authorities burnt opium which security forces have confiscated during different operations across the country. According to media reports Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of the drug. EPA/JALIL REZAYEE