Large-scale drug bust in Northern Thailand, smuggling route in mountainous areas busted
A large-scale drug bust operation was conducted in the early morning in Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand. The incident is believed to be part of an organized criminal operation utilizing hidden smuggling routes in mountainous areas, and authorities are continuing their investigation.
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