4 detained for cross-border drug trafficking in southwest China



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Police in southwest China’s Guizhou Province have busted a cross-border drug trafficking case and apprehended four suspects, local police said Thursday.

Police in the city of Bijie learned in early November that some suspects were transporting drugs from overseas. After investigation, police conducted an operation in early December and intercepted a vehicle at a toll gate in Qixingguan District.

Four suspects were caught on the spot and 39.4 kg of drugs were confiscated.

The suspects have been put under criminal detention and further investigation is ongoing.