Chapter Four: The Golden Triangle


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 27 Jun 2019

Law enforcement agencies across South-East Asia are reporting record seizures of meth, including the yaba pills pictured here after an August 2018 drug bust by Malaysian police.

Drug syndicates operating in the Mekong Valley are flooding Asia with record levels of methamphetamines. Here’s how Malaysians are involved. 

OVER 2,000km north of Kuala Lumpur lies the idyllic Golden Triangle, a point where the borders of Myanmar, Thailand and Laos converge. It is also one of the busiest drug-producing regions in the world, churning out an illegal trade worth tens of billions of dollars annually.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Royal addendum decision raises serious constitutional issues, says MCA Youth
Open sewerage hole at construction site raises safety concerns after Sandakan crash
Mersing man missing, feared drowned after boat capsizes on fishing trip
Due process must take place, says Khaled on money laundering allegations against military officer
King arrives safely in Abu Dhabi for special visit to UAE
Perlis assembly may be in limbo after several reps allegedly withdraw support for MB
Expert says Najib house arrest ruling is constitutional
Asean must do what is necessary to maintain regional peace, says Malaysia FM
Umno leaders call out Puchong MP over remark on decision in Najib's house arrest bid
Cops find three makeshift bombs in Nilai apartment

Others Also Read