An Afghan National Army soldier from the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Shinkai district, destroys opium poppy plants discovered during a routine patrol, outside the village of Samogay, Afghanistan, May 7, 2012. Throughout Afghanistan efforts are underway by the Afghan National Security Forces to eradicate the illicit drug trade which is prohibited by Sharia law. Eradication of the illicit drug trade is key to Afghanistan's future 120507-A-ET795-350

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