Massive Meth Seizure in Northern Thailand, Meth Smuggling to Bangkok Foiled
In Phayao province, northern Thailand, a truck carrying a large quantity of methamphetamine (ya ba) hidden in plastic containers was intercepted. The drugs were believed to be destined for the Bangkok metropolitan area, via Chiang Rai. Local police action prevented a major drug influx.
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