Good news for Mozambique. One of their citizens, a certain Mohamed Bachir Suleman has just been proclaimed a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker by the US government. This is great for Mozambique, finally they can claim to have "arrived". No longer will compliance and security websites demeaningly write off Mozambique as a potential criminal haven due to the lack of a sophisticated financial industry to launder drug profits. Mr Suleman has really put his country on the map. It's in the lower bit of Africa to the right of Zimbabwe.
Amusingly it took less time for Mr Suleman to be recognised by the US government than it did the entire country of Mozambique. There are already plans being made to cash in on the nations new found fame as tourist industries prepare for a sudden influx of American law enforcement officials. While they're there perhaps they could enjoy some retail therapy at the Maputo Shopping Centre in the capital. On second thoughts better not, it happens to be owned by Mr Suleman and has likewise been designated a SDNT. Something to remember if you find yourself in downtown Mozambique and want to pick up a couple of postcards.
Congratulations Mozambique and kudos to Mr Suleman. In one swoop you have made your country as well known in certain American circles as Guinea-Bissau and Colombia. The aid dollars to upgrade your police force should be flowing any time now.
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