Indonesia seizes 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine from ship
Indonesian authorities seized about 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine from the Tanzania-flagged MV Ocean Porter after intercepting the vessel off Tanjung Parit in Bengkalis regency and towing it to Batam for inspection. Investigators found the drugs hidden inside eight drums and the ship's water tanks and detained 10 Myanmar nationals aboard. Officials said the vessel had previously operated under a different name and is being probed as part of an international trafficking network. The seizure, one of the largest this year, follows a recent 1.3-ton ketamine haul and underscores regional maritime smuggling risks.
Authorities seized about 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine.
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Authorities acted after receiving intelligence about a vessel moving from Sarawak toward…
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