Wagner Mercenaries Run Opioid Empire
Hundreds of Wagner mercenaries in CAR reportedly run the trade, led by Pavel Prigozhin; tramadol prices have tripled, with $7,000 shipments fetching $21,000 in Cameroon.
By Sam Havelock
Jul 12, 2026
4 min read
Hundreds of Wagner mercenaries in CAR reportedly run the trade, led by Pavel Prigozhin; tramadol prices have tripled, with $7,000 shipments fetching $21,000 in Cameroon.
Jul 12, 2026
4 min read
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