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Record Seizures Fail to Curb Asia Drug Trade

Published Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Updated June 21

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  • UNODC Report & Policy Implications — 1 source

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A UNODC report highlights that despite record methamphetamine seizures in East and Southeast Asia, the synthetic drug trade continues to boom. The report emphasizes that current enforcement strategies are not effectively curbing the industry, necessitating more comprehensive approaches.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Methamphetamine seizures in East and Southeast Asia reached 349 tonnes in 2025, a 48 percent increase from the previous year.
  • A UNODC report indicates that record drug seizures in East and Southeast Asia are not effectively curbing the synthetic drug trade.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

UNODC Report & Policy Implications
  • Channel News Asia

    The article frames the UNODC report's findings on the booming synthetic drug trade in East and Southeast Asia, emphasizing that record seizures are not effectively curbing the industry and highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies beyond enforcement.

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