Could Sinai go the way of Afghanistan?

[newcastle]

An article in today's Sunday Times prompted me to look into the growing of opium poppies in South Sinai....the figures are alarming.

http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/growing- ... -have-left

[Who2]

Quote: "prompted me to look into the growing of opium poppies in South Sina"
"What alarms me is.....
Q: Can you speak Arabic ? Do have experience of 1. growing poppies. 2. The South Sina. ?
It's a tricky venture, you might try asking Gardeners Question Time, but don't hold your breath for an answer.'good luck..