Record Breaking Bust Masks a Bigger Story: Southeast Asia's Methamphetamine Epidemic The recent record breaking drug bust in Indonesia is a stark reminder of the region's escalating war on methamphetamine.
Indonesian authorities seized 2. 6 tonnes of liquid meth from the Tanzanian flagged ship, MV Rain Maker, marking one of the largest hauls in Indonesian history.
Behind this staggering number lies a complex web of international smuggling routes, porous borders, and a rapidly growing demand for the highly addictive substance.