Methamphetamine

Fiji police will be “vaporising” more than four tonnes of methamphetamine seized during one of the biggest drug busts in the country on Monday.

In late January 2024, Fijian authorities raided a vacant house under construction in the tourist down of Nadi, seizing about 800 medium-sized containers wrapped in brown tape, which contained meth, locally known as “ice”, with a street value of F$2 billion.

Since then, 15 people have been charged and all are currently on bail.In a statement on Monday, the assistant police chief (crime) Mesake Waqa said the “destruction process” is being carried out in line with a High Court order made on 13 December 2024.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,100,000 in street value over the weekend.

“World Trade Bridge officers successfully intercepted methamphetamine, preventing this dangerous drug substance from reaching our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This operation underscores our unwavering commitment to public safety and securing our borders against the threats of illegal drug trafficking.”

Sheriff’s deputies in Grayson County made a major narcotics seizure in a traffic stop on US-75 near Howe last week.
The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said when a deputy made a traffic stop just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, approximately 200 pounds of methamphetamine packaged for delivery was discovered.

“This is one of the biggest busts that I can remember in Grayson County on a stop like this since I’ve been here,” Captain Mark Kosemund said.
That 200 pounds of meth equates to a whole lot of money.

In a daring drug bust that sounds like it’s ripped straight from the pages of a crime thriller, Khon Kaen police have successfully apprehended two men caught in the act of transporting a staggering load of four million methamphetamine pills. These arrests are believed to be linked to the notorious Xaysana – a major player in the drug trade from a neighboring country. On the brisk morning of January 27, the air buzzed with anticipation at Ban Phai Police Station as Police Lieutenant General Chatchai Surachetpong spearheaded the operation alongside a remarkable team of officials, including Kraisorn Kongchalard, the governor of Khon Kaen, and senior police officers such as Police Major General Kittisak Chamrasprasert and Police Major General Prasai Jittasonti from Region 4.

Three drug couriers were arrested at Auckland Airport this week, with authorities seizing over NZ$10 million worth of meth. A 59-year-old woman was caught smuggling meth-soaked clothing, while two men arriving from Toronto were found with 20.44 kg of meth. All suspects are facing serious drug charges in court.

India has made history with its largest-ever drug bust, as the Coast Guard intercepted five tonnes of methamphetamine off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The massive haul, linked to an international trafficking network, was seized from a suspicious vessel in a high-stakes maritime operation. Authorities believe the shipment was destined for global distribution, highlighting the growing role of Indian waters in transnational drug smuggling. This record-breaking seizure marks a major victory in the fight against the narcotics trade, demonstrating India’s commitment to disrupting drug syndicates operating across the region. Investigations into the source and intended recipients continue.