Major Drug Trafficking Ring Busted in Northern Thailand, Over 1 Ton of Meth Seized
Northern Thai police have successfully busted a major drug trafficking ring, seizing approximately 1,000 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 1.78 million meth pills. The network is reportedly linked to the 'Wa Tai' and 'Jaro Bo' factions of the United Wa State Army (UWSA).
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