1.16 Ton Ketamine Smuggling Case: 7 Indonesian Crew Members Cleared Due to Lack of Knowledge
Seven Indonesian nationals initially detained in the 1.16-ton ketamine smuggling bust off the coast of North Sumatra have been released after investigators found no evidence of malicious intent. Authorities have identified a Taiwanese national, the ship's captain and manager, as the sole suspect.
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