Indonesia seizes 1.16 tonnes of ketamine from Malaysian tanker in Strait of Malacca

Indonesian authorities intercepted a Malaysian-flagged tanker in the Strait of Malacca and seized 1.16 tonnes of ketamine, one of the largest drug busts in the region. The seizure highlights the Strait's role as a transit corridor for narcotics trafficking, though the intended destination and distribution network remain unclear. This underscores ongoing maritime law enforcement challenges in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

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