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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian ship

Created at 19 Aug · 7:35 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Indonesian authorities have seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine from a ship flagged in Tanzania, marking a record drug bust. The operation highlights ongoing challenges in combating international drug trafficking.

Key Numbers

2.6 tonnesliquid methamphetamine seized

Who's Involved

Indonesian authorities
seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine
Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian ship

↳ Why This Matters

This record drug seizure highlights the scale of international drug trafficking operations and the ongoing challenges in combating them. It underscores the importance of maritime security and international cooperation in disrupting illicit supply chains.

Key facts

  • Indonesian authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine.
  • The drugs were discovered on a ship flying the Tanzanian flag.
  • This operation is considered the largest drug bust of its kind in Indonesia.
  • The meth was found hidden in liquid form.

Indonesian authorities have made a record seizure of 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine, discovered aboard a ship sailing under the Tanzanian flag. The operation, which took place in Indonesian waters, represents the largest confiscation of methamphetamine in the country's history. The drugs were found hidden in liquid form, indicating sophisticated smuggling methods. This significant bust underscores the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in combating international drug trafficking networks and the flow of illicit substances through the region.

Frequently asked questions

2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine was seized.

The seizure was made by Indonesian authorities.

The drugs were found on a ship flagged in Tanzania.

Yes, it is considered the largest drug bust of its kind in Indonesia.

How It Developed

Indonesian authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine.
The drugs were found on a ship flagged in Tanzania.
This seizure represents a record amount of methamphetamine confiscated in Indonesia.

Sources

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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian-flagged ship in record drug bustSouth China Morning Post

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