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In the heart of Central Africa, the Wagner Group is building a drug empire that is reshaping regional security dynamics. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Russian paramilitary organization has found a lucrative revenue stream in the trafficking of tramadol—a prescription opioid repurposed into a highly potent stimulant.
Originally designed to treat mild pain, the drug’s concentrated form has earned the nickname “poor man’s cocaine”, fueling addiction and violence across the Central African Republic (CAR). Wagner’s operations in Bangui have gained momentum, with the group allegedly controlling distribution networks that extend beyond national borders.
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