Reality Version of ‘The Taking of Deng Meridien’: China, Indonesia, and Malaysia Cracking Down on Major Transnational Drug Smugglingoperation, Seizing 1.2 Ton of Liquid Ice

China, Indonesia, and Malaysia successfully cracked down on a major transnational drug smuggling operation, dismantling a drug production den in Bandar Aceh, Indonesia and seizing 1.2 tons of liquid ice. Eleven suspects were arrested. This case is the most extensive and successful in recent years for transnational drug smuggling operations in terms of the number of arrests and the completeness of the disrupted chain.

A joint operation by China, Indonesia, and Malaysia has dismantled a major international drug trafficking network, seizing approximately 1.2 tons of liquid methamphetamine. The seizure was made possible through close cooperation between the Chinese National Narcotics Control Office, the Indonesian National Narcotics Board (BNN), and Malaysia's Royal Narcotics Bureau. The operation led to the dismantling of a large-scale methamphetamine refining and manufacturing den in Batam, Indonesia, and the arrest of 11 suspects. This case is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive international anti-drug operations, showcasing the extensive collaborative effort among the three countries. Over the past year, Chinese anti-drug authorities identified a suspected international drug smuggling ring dealing with liquid methamphetamine. Through thorough investigations, they uncovered the group's repeated attempts to smuggle and distribute liquid methamphetamine from China to Indonesia. In September 2026, the Chinese National Narcotics Control Office shared significant information with the Indonesian National Narcotics Board, leading to a combined operation to combat international drug crimes.

The joint operation against this drug trafficking network highlighted the effectiveness of international collaboration in combating the global drug trade. Such coordinated efforts are crucial in tackling increasingly complex and transnational criminal activities, which pose significant challenges to local and national law enforcement agencies.