Indonesia seizes 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions in major bust
Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sailing east from Thailand towards Indonesia with "suspicious" cargo, prompting months of surveillance.
Indonesian authorities have made one of the country's largest drug seizures, intercepting a vessel carrying 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions of dollars. The MV King Sun, sailing under a Tanzanian flag, was intercepted by a navy warship as it entered Indonesian waters on Thursday, August 7. National Narcotics Agency chief Suyudi Ario Seto revealed that intelligence received in February prompted months of surveillance on the ship, which was en route from Thailand.
Upon inspection, 65 sacks were found hidden inside the vessel, containing the powerful party drug ketamine. The estimated value of the seized drugs amounted to 2.07 billion U.S. dollars. Authorities are still searching the boat to uncover any additional illicit materials. The eight crew members on board, comprising seven Myanmar nationals and a Taiwanese individual, have been detained.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the origin of the drugs, their intended destination, and the individuals involved in the smuggling operation.
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