Indonesia Seizes Record 2.6 Tons of Meth in Major Bust, 10 Arrested

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Indonesian authorities have seized 2.6 metric tons of liquid methamphetamine hidden aboard a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country’s largest drug busts, the National Narcotics Agency announced Tuesday, according to state news agency Antara.Officers discovered the liquid methamphetamine stored in eight water barrels and inside the water tank of the MV Ocean Porter.

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Primary source: OCCRP Stories About Power and Influence · August 19, 2026

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