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

Thai authorities show the result of machine test as they seized 897 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth 2.7 billion baht ($79,733,079) after Thai customs intercepted packages headed for Taiwan, in Bangkok, Thailand December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities intercepted nearly 900 kg (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 $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.