Vientiane (VNA) - Drug trafficking in northern Laos has continued to see complicated developments as authorities in Bokeo province seized nearly 15 million methamphetamine tablets in less than a week.
On August 18 afternoon, Bokeo police intercepted a truck carrying about 6 million meth tablets (equivalent to 600kg) near the Mekong River.
Earlier, on August 14, local authorities stopped another major shipment, confiscating 881kg of drugs.
Bokeo has long been considered a hotspot for drug trafficking as it borders the “Golden Triangle,” one of Southeast Asia’s largest drug-producing and smuggling hubs.
Lao authorities have warned that criminal networks are becoming increasingly reckless and have called for stronger domestic and international cooperation to tackle the situation./.
Laos foils large-scale drug trafficking attempt in Bokeo
Police apprehended one suspect and seized a 22-wheel truck registered in Vientiane, which had been specially modified to hide and transport the illicit substances.
