News Forum - Record drug bust in Laos follows pandemic’s methamphetmine boom

[Thaiger]

The large haul of methamphetamine was seized by Laos police in what the United Nations considers Asia’s largest single drug bust on record follows the methamphetamine boom in Southeast Asia – particularly in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. Despite border closures and other restrictions during the pandemic, those in the illicit methamphetamine trade have not only survived, but have managed to capitalise during the pandemic. The Myanmar region of the Golden Triangle has long been a major production base for methamphetamine. With Thailand tightening patrol along the Myanmar border due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring country, […]

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[Shane]

More drugs coming out of the infamous Golden Triangle bound for Australian shores as we all know Australians love drugs and this party scene can not be stopped. Love the reporting on drug seized and by no means a supporter of drugs in any shape or form.

Great article and Vid!!