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Military, government and security officials attend a buring of confiscated opium November 3, in Herat, Afghanistan. The opium was confiscated by security forces during recent anti-drug operations across the Afghanistan.
This first image is my favorite of this series. I love how they brought out the fancy furniture for the burn.

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An Afghan security officer prepares the confiscated opium to be destoyed.

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Afghan security officers take pictures of the burning opium.


Jim, it's almost as though it's party time .. the furniture, fancy shoes, smiles and picture-taking. Great photos.