Record raid in Indonesia: 2 tons of crystal meth secured!

Record raid in Indonesia: 2 tons of crystal meth secured!

Tanjung Balai Karimun, Indonesien - Indonesian authorities recently made an unprecedented drug discovery worth around 270 million euros. After five months of intelligence investigations, the security forces managed to ensure more than two tons of methamphetamine, also known as Crystal Meth. This largest amount that was ever confiscated in Indonesia was discovered on board a ship in the waters ahead of Tanjung Balai Karimun. The drugs were in 67 boxes, hidden near the machine room of the ship "Sea Dragon Tarawa". Vol.at that the operation is the largest Drug raid in the history of Indonesia applies.

The investigation led to the realization that the methamphetamine was smuggled out of the so -called golden triangle, a region that comprises Myanmar, Laos and Thailand and is known as one of the largest opium production areas in the world. In recent years, the production of synthetic drugs has increased significantly in the Golden Triangle, which made the region an important producer of methamphetamine. The organization "Sam Gor" attracts special attention, which controls a large part of the methamphetamine market in the Asia-Pacific region .

arrests and international investigations

As part of the raid, six crew members of the "Sea Dragon Tarawa" were arrested, including four Indonesians and two Thai. The drugs were discovered on May 20, 2025 when the ship was stopped and towed to the customs inspection. Investigators are now working closely with international partners to identify the network behind this comprehensive drug trafficking. Vol.at that only a week earlier in the same region for another big catch from 700 kilos of methamphetamine and 1.2 tons of ketamine came.

Combating internationally organized drug crime is not only a challenge for Indonesia, but also for many countries worldwide. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) in Germany emphasized that trading in illegal drugs is a significant danger to internal security. The increase in drug production is globally associated with greater availability in Europe

The dangers of methamphetamine

methamphetamine is a synthetic drug that is considered extremely dangerous. Its use has accepted alarming proportions in many countries, including Indonesia and Germany. The dangers that come from this drug are not only limited to the individual consumers, but also affect the entire society by promoting crime and health problems. The BKA and other authorities do everything they can to combat illegal trade and analyze the background.

The world is in a critical phase in the fight against drug crime. The latest drug discovery in Indonesia is involved in a series of global challenges that the international community and law enforcement authorities present to massive tasks.

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