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Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency has intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged vessel carrying 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine in what ranks among the country's largest drug seizures. Ten Myanmar crew members were arrested near Bengkalis in Riau province.
Thai authorities arrested three Malaysian nationals at Hat Yai Railway Station after discovering 87kg of crystal methamphetamine hidden in luggage. The suspects allegedly accepted RM8,000 each to transport the drugs into Malaysia.
Johor police have dismantled a significant methamphetamine distribution network, confiscating 60.78kg of the drug valued at RM3.04 million and arresting eight individuals including a school dropout acting as a courier.