Indonesian authorities have intercepted the MV Rain Maker, a vessel sailing under a false name, and seized approximately 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine. The ship, flagged in Tanzania, was apprehended near Bengkalis in Riau province following intelligence about a potential drug shipment originating from Sarawak, Malaysia. In addition to the record drug haul, over 1.5 million illegal cigarettes were discovered on board. Ten crew members, all identified as nationals of Myanmar, were arrested in connection with the operation. AI
RANK_REASON This is a significant drug bust involving a large quantity of narcotics and international elements. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
- Andaman Sea
- Indonesia
- liquid methamphetamine
- Malaysia
- MV Rain Maker
- Myanmar
- Riau
- Roy Hardi Siahaan
- Sarawak
- Tanzanian-flagged ship
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