Thailand seizes US$88 million worth of crystal meth bound for Taiwan

Thai authorities show the result of machine test as they seized 897 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine worth 2.7 billion baht (US$88 million) after Thai customs intercepted packages headed for Taiwan, in Bangkok on Saturday (Dec 4, 2021). - Reuters

BANGKOK, Dec 4 (Reuters): Thai authorities intercepted nearly 900kg (2,000 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a cargo shipment at Bangkok's Port Custom Office and bound for Taiwan where it could be sold for up to US$88 million, a customs official said on Saturday.

The drug was seized by customs officials late on Friday, hidden in powder form inside 161 white silicon slabs in packages destined for Taiwan.