Mekong Nations Convene in Pattaya to Combat Regional Drug Trafficking
Senior officials from six Mekong nations met in Pattaya to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking networks, particularly in the Golden Triangle. The meeting emphasized international collaboration to dismantle production, disrupt routes, and target criminal finances, addressing links to money laundering and human trafficking.
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