Wagner Group Remnants in CAR Establish a Drug Empire Led by Prigozhin's Son
In the Central African Republic, remnants of the Wagner Group are continuing their operations, establishing a drug empire controlled by Pavel Prigozhin, son of the group's deceased founder. They are involved in trafficking tramadol, which is smuggled into the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, using drug addiction to maintain control over gold extraction.
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WSJ: Wagner remnants in CAR create a narco-empire beyond Kremlin control
Approximately 500 Wagner operatives remain in the Central African Republic, having established a narco-empire centered on tramadol.
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