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flag Taiwan coast guards intercepted a Cambodian-flagged ship, arrested four Chinese nationals, and seized over 700 kg of drugs in a high-seas chase.

flag On September 13, 2025, Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration intercepted a Cambodian-registered fishing vessel, YAMA68, about 128 nautical miles off southern Taiwan during a high-seas pursuit. flag The vessel, flying Taiwan’s flag, disabled its tracking system and fled, ramming a patrol boat before being boarded after a one-hour chase. flag Authorities discovered over 700 kilograms of narcotics—heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, and nimetazepam—worth more than NT$1.5 billion ($49.6 million), in concealed compartments. flag Four Chinese nationals, including the captain and three crew members, were arrested and are being held incommunicado on suspicion of drug trafficking. flag Officials believe the vessel was en route to the Dongsha Islands to transfer drugs for distribution in Taiwan. flag The investigation into the trafficking network continues.

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