Lebanon’s Hash Farms

Subscribe to VICE News here: Cannabis cultivation in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley is an ancient practice that dates back to the beginning of recorded history. During the Lebanese civil war between 1975-1990, it provided funding for feuding militias and turned Lebanon into one of the world’s largest hashish exporters. Today, Lebanon’s feuding militias are still using drugs as a source of income. Under international pressure, the Lebanese government is cracking down on smaller