East and South-East Asia meth seizures hit record in 2023; Myanmar now leading source of synthetic drugs region, says UN

BANGKOK (AFP): A record quantity of methamphetamine was seized in East and South-East Asia in 2023 as organised crime groups boosted production, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Drug trafficking has affected South-East Asia for decades, with the Shan state in Myanmar the leading source of synthetic drugs in the region.

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