Chinese police seize drugs hidden in frozen beef

Source: Xinhua| 2020-08-07 22:52:50|Editor: huaxia

KUNMING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Police in southwest China's Yunnan Province recently busted a drug trafficking ring, capturing 12 suspects and seizing 150 kg of methamphetamine.

Border police in Baoshan City found the drugs hidden in 79 bags of frozen beef during a regular vehicle inspection at a border checkpoint on May 12, according to a statement released by the local police on Friday.

Following a lead, the police nabbed 12 people involved in the case in the cities of Ruili and Kunming in the province.

Further investigations are underway.

Yunnan is a major front in China's battle against drug crime since it borders the Golden Triangle, known for its rampant drug production and trafficking. Enditem

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