Laos-PH Drug Smuggling Mastermind Linked to International Syndicate, PDEA Says
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed that the alleged mastermind behind a thwarted drug smuggling attempt from Laos has ties to an international criminal syndicate. A former Bangsamoro parliament member is suspected of involvement, highlighting the drug inflow route from the Golden Triangle region.
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