A Malaysian fugitive, a key member of a drug syndicate, was arrested in Laos during a joint Thai-Lao operation. The suspect, wanted in Thailand for drug smuggling, had been in hiding in Laos. The suspect, identified as Ong, 39, was captured in Laos on Dec 29, says Bangkok Post.
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Malaysian Drug Fugitive
Thai police, along with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, had been investigating the alleged drug dealer, who played a significant role in the drug trade in the Golden Triangle area since 2006. The arrest resulted from close coordination between Thai, Malaysian, and Laotian enforcement agencies. The Malaysian man was identified as the main suspect in a major drug bust in June, involving 998 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine.
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