Thailand seizes record 1.6 tonnes of crystal meth

Thai authorities intercepted more than one and a half tonnes of crystal methamphetamine in a record seizure of the illegal drug, senior narcotic officials said Monday.

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This handout photo taken on January 17, 2025 and released on January 20, 2025 by the Royal Thai Police shows investigators inspecting crystal meth hidden inside cotton fibres in a warehouse in Bangkok. The haul -- which authorities say had been sent from Africa via India, and was bound for markets in Europe, the United States or Australia -- was found at a warehouse in Bangkok following a tip off. (Photo by Handout / Royal Thai Police / AFP) /

2025-01-20 13:43:10

Thai authorities intercepted more than one and a half tonnes of crystal methamphetamine in a record seizure of the illegal drug, senior narcotic officials said Monday.

The haul -- which authorities said had been sent from Africa via India and was bound for Europe, the United States or Australia -- was found at a warehouse in Bangkok following a tip-off.

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