Indonesia foils major drug smuggling attempt at sea and detains 10 Myanmar crew members
Summary
Indonesian authorities stopped a ship near Sumatra and found about 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine. They arrested 10 crew members from Myanmar who are suspected of being part of a drug smuggling group operating between countries.Key Facts
- The ship was stopped on Monday near Tanjung Parit, Bengkalis, Riau province, Indonesia.
- The ship, called MV Ocean Porter, flew the Tanzanian flag and is believed to have changed its name from MV Rain Maker to avoid detection.
- Around 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine were hidden in drums and water tanks on the ship.
- Ten Myanmar crew members were detained and are under investigation for their role in the drug trafficking network.
- This is one of Indonesia’s largest drug busts this year.
- Indonesia is a key transit point for drug trafficking in Southeast Asia despite strict laws, including the death penalty for smugglers.
- Recently, Indonesia also seized 1.3 tons of ketamine from another ship, detaining eight crew members, including Myanmar and Taiwanese nationals.
- Authorities said they will continue joint military and police actions to stop drug smuggling through Indonesia’s large coastline and busy shipping routes.
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