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Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau arrested three men on July 27 and seized drugs valued at $142,000, including 5.52kg of cannabis, synthetic drugs, and LSD stamps in coordinated operations across the island.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have dismantled a sophisticated drug-laced vape operation, arresting 49 suspects including four foreigners and seizing over 1,600 pods containing etomidate and other narcotics.
Bangkok police have dismantled a Vietnamese-led drug trafficking operation that concealed over 2kg of crystal methamphetamine in tamarind paste jars bound for Japan, exploiting Thailand's transport networks.
Thailand has directed its aviation authority to implement stricter security protocols following the arrest of a 26-year-old female crew member in Melbourne with heroin concealed in her luggage. Enhanced checks on crew members and inter-agency coordination are now required.
Australian authorities have charged a 31-year-old French woman living in Perth with attempting to import butanediol, a dangerous border-controlled drug, from Thailand. The substance was discovered hidden in a container labelled 'Body Wash' during baggage screening at Perth International Airport.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Filipino, one Thai—after discovering over 32kg of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage during a routine customs inspection on Thursday.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is escalating efforts to combat synthetic drug trafficking, citing rising addiction and overdose risks. Police have made nearly 239,000 arrests over three years, with enforcement ramping up nationwide including remote areas.
Thailand is implementing strict 'Zero Trust' airport security measures nationwide, requiring all aviation staff to undergo identical screening as passengers, following a Thai Airways flight attendant's arrest for drug trafficking in Australia.
Thai Airways has committed to full cooperation with Australian law enforcement after a 26-year-old cabin crew member was arrested with more than one kilogramme of heroin at Melbourne Airport on June 25. The airline has suspended the employee and launched a seven-day internal disciplinary investigation.
Malaysian police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking network in Cheras, seizing narcotics valued at RM135.63 million and arresting seven individuals across three coordinated operations.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers during a month-long operation in Narathiwat province, disrupting an attempt to smuggle RM1.2mil worth of narcotics through Malaysia.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly soliciting a massive bribe to facilitate the release of a high-profile drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar in 2023.
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Perak police have arrested three suspects, including a 17-year-old, in connection with a ketamine and Erimin 5 trafficking ring. The operation targeted a distribution network supplying synthetic drugs across the state.
A private university student has been charged in Jitra magistrate's court with trafficking 14.63kg of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million, seized at Bukit Kayu Hitam last week.
Police have intercepted 650kg of cannabis buds at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since January, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals, including foreigners, in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
Penang police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking network, arresting a couple and confiscating narcotics valued at RM9.7 million from a Butterworth condominium used for processing and distribution.
Indonesian authorities have dismantled a significant international drug smuggling network, seizing 8.6 litres of suspected etomidate valued at RM22.7 million and arresting four foreign nationals at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
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Australian police have achieved the country's biggest-ever cocaine seizure, uncovering 2.7 tonnes buried in underground bunkers near Sydney. The haul, worth A$816 million, signals escalating drug trafficking challenges across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Police in Terengganu have arrested two brothers from Kampung Duyong Besar on suspicion of operating a large-scale drug distribution network from their residence. The operation resulted in the seizure of RM1.76 million in cannabis products and multiple luxury vehicles.
Police in Kuala Terengganu have arrested two brothers suspected of converting their home into a major drug warehouse containing narcotics valued at RM1.76 million, signalling an escalating trend of residential-based trafficking operations in Malaysia.
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A British actress known for her work in EastEnders has been charged in connection with an alleged A$296 million methamphetamine trafficking operation uncovered by Australian authorities.
Authorities apprehended a university student at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint while transporting approximately 14.63 kilograms of cannabis buds worth RM1.17 million smuggled from a neighbouring nation.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man and seized drugs valued at more than RM1.7 million following a raid on a Segambut residence. Authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery.