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War On Drugs / Imported Opium #134124

ABC Evening News for Monday, Apr 15, 1991
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) United Nations report warning that South American and European drug dealers may be working together to boost drug sales noted. Report introduced.

(San Francisco: Ken Kashiwahara) Problem of mail-order opium featured; scenes shown of California customs inspectors seizing packages containing hidden opium. [US Customs James MILLER - explains smuggling tactics.] Opium as part of the culture of Laotian and mountain tribe refugees explained. [California department of justice Laurie WOODS, Lao community leader Chaosarn CHAO - comment.]

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Kashiwahara, Ken
Duration:
00:02:30

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