Foreign Drug Traffickers in Thai Tourist Hub Targeted in Crackdown, Over 13 Million Baht in Contraband Seized
Authorities in Surat Thani, southern Thailand, have cracked down on foreign nationals posing as tourists to traffic illegal drugs. Over 13 million baht worth of contraband was seized, highlighting efforts to maintain security in tourist areas and combat drug trade.
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