Northern Thailand Drug Bust: 2.7 Million Meth Pills Seized Near Border
Authorities in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, seized approximately 2.7 million methamphetamine pills hidden in a forest near the border. The successful operation, triggered by a tip-off to local police, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
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