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Thailand destroys over 20 tons of narcotics on anti-drug day

Bangkok, June 26 (UNI) Thailand burned more than 20 tons of confiscated narcotic drugs worth 6.45 billion baht (about 175 million U.S. dollars) on Wednesday to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, authorities said.
The destroyed illicit drugs, seized from 41,800 cases and primarily consisting of methamphetamine, were part of the Southeast Asian country's comprehensive strategy, encompassing prevention, suppression and rehabilitation measures, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
The Thai government has recognized the devastating impact of drug abuse and has placed its eradication at the forefront of the national agenda, Somsak said in a statement, emphasizing collaboration among all sectors to tackle drug-related issues.
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