How are narcotics and terrorism intertwined? This course will show you how terrorist organizations from Al Qaeda to the Taliban have turned to narcotics to fund their operations throughout the world. Afghanistan produces 90% of the world's opium and last year harvested enough opium to produce more heroin than the world consumes. You will learn how the afghan opium crop goes from the fields and mountain valleys of this country to the hands of heroin dealers in the United States and how terrorists fill their coffers with cash in the process. You will also learn how organized crime groups in narco-trafficking have aligned with terrorists groups. Andy is a Sgt from the Minneapolis Police Dept and has spent the past 14 months in Afghanistan working hand in hand with the Afghan Police Force. Andy is an experienced Organized Crime Investigator and his work has been featured in Newsweek, 20/20, 48 hours, and other national and international media outlets. He has testified as an expert witness and his class will definitely open your eyes to world events that impact every officer in the United States.