{
  "id": 1703271,
  "title": "Thai cops bust syndicate attempting to smuggle syabu into M’sia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/thai-cops-bust-syndicate-attempting-to-smuggle-syabu-into-msia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/18/thai-cops-bust-syndicate-attempting-to-smuggle-syabu-into-m-sia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PETAJINGA: Thai law enforcement has thwarted a drug smuggling plot aimed at bringing over 205 kilograms of syabu, with an estimated street value of RM12.26 million, into Malaysia. A series of raids in Hatyai resulted in the arrest of four Thai nationals, all members of the syndicate, according to Kosmo. Acting on a tip-off, Thai authorities apprehended the first suspect at 9.30am on Friday, who was found with several packages of syabu. Subsequent raids in Khuan Lang sub-district led to the arrest of two more accomplices at their homes. The syndicate allegedly planned to use a courier service for smuggling the drugs. A Thai police spokesman stated that the first suspect was responsible for delivering the drugs to the other suspects. On Sunday, a 62-year-old woman was arrested, completing the takedown of the entire gang. The drugs were destined for smuggling into Malaysia via Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan.",
  "summary": "Thai authorities also arrested four syndicate members, including a 62-year-old woman.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Thai cops bust syndicate attempting to smuggle syabu into M’sia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/thai-cops-bust-syndicate-attempting-to-smuggle-syabu-into-msia-1706935",
        "published": "2026-08-18T11:19:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}