$1.04 billion in drugs confiscated in Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle

South Korea, 6 other nations conduct 16-day operation with Interpol in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos

By Tayyaba Nisar Khan

ISTANBUL (AA) - A total of $1.04 billion in drugs have been confiscated after a 16-day Interpol operation with South Korea and six other nations, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported Wednesday.

The operation was conducted in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos -- dubbed the Golden Triangle -- where 29 convicts were arrested.

Police said the operation codenamed "Lionfish-Mayag II." was conducted from July 22 to Aug. 7.

The US, Cambodia and Australia aided the operation.

About 1.5 tons of ketamine was among the drugs seized.

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