Customs, BNN, Police Foil Alleged 1.16-Ton Ketamine Smuggling in North Sumatra
Indonesian Customs, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), and the National Police have thwarted an alleged smuggling attempt of 1.16 tons of ketamine off the coast of North Sumatra. This joint operation, stemming from previous enforcement actions, led to the apprehension of one vessel and its eight crew members, highlighting strengthened inter-agency cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
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