Police Uncover $32.7 Million Meth Shipment Through Maritime Border in Aceh
Indonesian police have seized 325 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $32.7 million in a joint operation in Aceh. Two suspects were arrested for their roles in an international drug trafficking network that utilized ship-to-ship transfers at the maritime border.
Why it matters
This seizure highlights the ongoing challenges of maritime security and international drug smuggling operations in Southeast Asia.
June 28, 2026 | 9:59 pm SHARE URL berhasil di salin. This photo provided by the Indonesian Police shows sacks of suspected meth inside a Honda HRV car that was intercepted by the anti-narcotics police in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Indonesian Police via Antara) Jakarta. Indonesian authorities have seized 325 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of Rp 585 billion ($32.7 million) and arrested two suspects in what police believe is part of an international drug trafficking network operating along the maritime border between Thailand and Indonesia.
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