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Malaysian-linked tanker carrying $14M ketamine seized in Indonesia

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Indonesian authorities have seized the MT Global 168 tanker, which was carrying approximately US$14 million worth of ketamine. The tanker is linked to a Malaysian-registered company with directors based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Although the tanker previously sought Malaysian registration, it was sailing under the Mongolian flag at the time of its detention. AI

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Malaysian-linked tanker carrying $14M ketamine seized in Indonesia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Malaysian-owned tanker carrying US$14 million in ketamine seized in Indonesia

    The tanker detained by Indonesian authorities that was used in an attempt to smuggle 1.16 tonnes of ketamine is owned by a Malaysian-registered company. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Hussein Omar Khan said the two directors of the company that owns …

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