Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over $90.8 million
- Thai authorities seized over 2.4 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand, local authorities announced on Monday.
- Eight men were arrested in Rayong province for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly 2.4 metric tons of drugs through Thailand's southern border.
- The Department of Special Investigation estimated the drugs' worth to be over 3 billion baht if sold abroad.
- The drugs were found packed in bags disguised as corn flour packages, with each bag containing about one kilogram.
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Massive Meth Bust: Thai Authorities Seize Tons of Drugs
Over 2 metric tons of methamphetamine were seized from a tourist boat in Eastern Thailand. Eight men face charges for attempting to smuggle the drugs valued at over $90 million. The meth, disguised as corn flour, highlights Thailand's drug policy enforcement amid rising illicit trade in Southeast Asia.
Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal meth worth over US$90.8 million from tourist boat
Over 2 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine has been seized from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand before it was smuggled out of the country, local authorities said Monday.

Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over $90 million
Thai authorities say they have seized more than 2 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand.
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