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Thai cops seize crystal meth found in replica Easter Island statue

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Thai authorities present 200 kilograms of crystal meth they say was seized after being hidden inside a replica Easter Island statue that was awaiting shipment to Taiwan. Southeast Asia's so-called Golden Triangle -- the notorious border region of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand -- has long been an infamous hotspot for drug trafficking.

Added on the 09/06/2022 15:28:23 - Copyright : AFP EN

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