Indonesia Seizes Over 2 Tons of Narcotics in Major Anti-Drug Operations
Indonesian authorities have seized over 1.1 tons of ketamine off Sumatra and nearly 1.2 tons of methamphetamine in Aceh province. These major busts highlight the escalating international drug trade and the significant challenge posed by illicit narcotics in Southeast Asia.
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