Asia’s synthetic drug seizures hit new highs as scam links ‘deepen’: UN report
A UN report indicates that synthetic drug seizures in Asia reached record highs in 2025, with methamphetamine and ketamine trafficking continuing to surge. Experts warn that despite increased enforcement, the supply remains robust and criminal networks are expanding their reach.
Why it matters
The failure of record-level seizures to curb the drug supply suggests a systemic crisis in regional drug enforcement and the growing sophistication of criminal syndicates.
Methamphetamine and ketamine seizures in Asia reached record highs in 2025, but experts tell CNA that falling prices and expanding criminal networks suggest supply remains stronger than ever.
The article relies on UN data and expert analysis to report on a global security issue.
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