Thailand intercepts more than $30 Million in drugs bound for Australia

Thailand customs officials have intercepted more than 193 kilograms of drugs, amphetamine hidden in punching bags with a street value of $30 million bound for Australia.

Officials told a news conference the shipment was inspected by Thai customs after authorities grew suspicious since the Thai-made boxing training tool is not in high demand in Australia.

They did not provide details of when the drugs were seized.

Both Thailand and Australian authorities are working together in the investigation.

While being surrounded by cameras, a Thai customs official sliced through a long cardboard box and then the red outer layer of the boxing punch bag, exposing the drugs hidden among the stuffing.

More details later…

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