Thailand’s police made a significant bust, seizing a tonne of crystal meth with an estimated value of £2m. The drug was discovered in a pick-up truck in Nakhon Nayok province, leading to the arrest of the driver.
This seizure is part of a larger effort to combat drug trafficking in the region, as smuggling gangs have been closely monitored by both the army and police. The bust is believed to be linked to a Thai national based in a neighboring country.
As part of the “golden triangle,” Thailand is a key transit route for illicit drug trade, particularly methamphetamines. The recent seizure highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations in the region.
Thailand’s role in the drug trade is further underscored by the country’s proximity to Myanmar, where super labs manufacture large quantities of meth. Recent UN reports have identified Myanmar as the world’s largest producer of opium.
Law enforcement agencies from Thailand and China, supported by neighboring forces, are ramping up efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle. The recent bust adds to a series of successful operations targeting drug smugglers in the region.