$1.04 billion in drugs confiscated in Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle
A 16-day Interpol operation involving South Korea and six other nations led to the seizure of $1.04 billion worth of drugs, including 1.5 tons of ketamine, in the Golden Triangle region. The operation, codenamed "Lionfish-Mayag II," resulted in 29 arrests and was supported by the U.S., Cambodia, and Australia.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 04:39 | 11 September 2024
- Modified Date: 04:43 | 11 September 2024
A total of $1.04 billion in drugs have been confiscated after a 16-day Interpol operation with South Korea and six other nations, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported Wednesday.
The operation was conducted in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos -- dubbed the Golden Triangle -- where 29 convicts were arrested.
Police said the operation codenamed "Lionfish-Mayag II." was conducted from July 22 to Aug. 7.
The U.S., Cambodia and Australia aided the operation.
About 1.5 tons of ketamine was among the drugs seized.