Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine

liquid methamphetamine seizure drug smuggling MV Rain Maker National Narcotics Agency Tanzanian-flagged vessel

Indonesian authorities, including the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and customs officials, have seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine in one of the country’s largest drug busts. The seizure occurred near Bengkalis in Riau province after officials intercepted the MV Rain Maker, a vessel flying a Tanzanian flag that was reportedly operating under a false name.

Intelligence suggested the vessel was traveling from Sarawak, Malaysia, through the Andaman Sea toward Indonesia. Upon inspection, officers discovered the liquid methamphetamine hidden within eight water barrels and a water tank. Additionally, sniffer dogs located more than 1.5 million illegal cigarettes on board.

Ten crew members, all Myanmar nationals, were arrested during the operation. This incident marks the second time this month that a Tanzanian-flagged vessel has been intercepted in the region, following a seizure of 1.3 tonnes of ketamine on August 8.

Entities

Ahmad Sahroni · Arif Budiman · Badan Narkotika Nasional · Indonesia · MV Ocean Porter · MV Rain Maker · Myanmar · National Narcotics Agency · Polda Kepulauan Riau · Polda Maluku Utara · Polda Sumbar · Roy Hardi Siahaan

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[● 3 SOURCES] 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine were found stored in eight water barrels and a water tank on the vessel. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] More than 1.5 million illegal cigarettes were discovered on the vessel by sniffer dogs. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The MV Rain Maker was intercepted near Bengkalis in Riau province while sailing under a fake name. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my
[● 2 SOURCES] Intelligence suggested the vessel was sailing from Sarawak, Malaysia, through the Andaman Sea. www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] Ten crew members, all Myanmar nationals, were arrested during the operation. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] The vessel was flying a Tanzanian flag. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.arabnews.pk · www.utusan.com.my