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Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia
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Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia

Customs officials in Makassar, Indonesia, collaborated with local police to intercept a methamphetamine smuggling operation at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. During a security check, a suspect named MA was found carrying approximately 1 kg of methamphetamine hidden on his thighs. The drugs were reportedly transported from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, via an air courier. Authorities estimate the seizure prevented significant harm to youth and saved the state around Rp7.9 billion in potential rehabilitation costs. Following the discovery, police arrested two additional suspects linked to the operation. This case is part of broader efforts to combat drug trafficking, with authorities reporting substantial seizures of various narcotics in recent months.

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Makassar Customs foils 1kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia

Customs officials in Makassar, Indonesia, collaborated with local police to intercept a methamphetamine smuggling operation at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. During a security check, a suspect named MA was found carrying approximately 1 kg of methamphetamine hidden on his thighs. The drugs were reportedly transported from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, via an air courier. Authorities estimate the seizure prevented significant harm to youth and saved the state around Rp7.9 billion in potential rehabilitation costs. Following the discovery, police arrested two additional suspects linked to the operation. This case is part of broader efforts to combat drug trafficking, with authorities reporting substantial seizures of various narcotics in recent months.

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