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Indonesia reels in 2 tons of meth from fishing boat in country's biggest-ever drug bust

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Indonesian authorities seize 2,000 packages of crystal meth stuffed into cardboard boxes.

The drugs were produced in the "Golden Triangle" region where Thailand , Laos and Myanmar meet, officials say.

Six people onboard the fishing boat were arrested, including four Indonesians and two Thai nationals.

The crew told authorities they were fishermen recruited by the drugs syndicate.

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