In 2019, an incident in Sailulak, a village in northeastern India close to Myanmar, revealed the extent of Asia’s methamphetamine crisis. Locals found a substantial meth stash hidden under dried red chilies, marking a significant discovery in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking from Myanmar. This event underscored the country’s role as a major source […]
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