Laos makes second-biggest meth seizure as UN warns of surge in drug production

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BANGKOK: Laos police have made their second-biggest single seizure of illegal drugs, uncovering 36 million methamphetamine pills, a United Nations official said Saturday (Jan 29). The raid in the northern province of Bokeo came three months after officers netted Asia\u0027s biggest ever haul in the same ar

He said four people were arrested in connection with the drug bust in the town of Huay Xai on Wednesday and authorities also found 590kg of crystal meth.Photos seen by AFP show the suspects and police in front of a wall of drugs - sacks piled up like sandbags.

He warned that the Mekong River region was experiencing a surge of drug production and trafficking that required strong efforts to get under control.

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