UN warns synthetic drug production surges in Myanmar’s Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle, spanning parts of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, has long been a hotspot for illicit drug production, but a new UNODC report reveals an unprecedented surge in synthetic drug manufacturing and trafficking specifically in Myanmar’s Shan State. Methamphetamine seizures totaled 236 tons across East and Southeast Asia in the past year, a 24% increase from 2023. This rise exposes worsening law enforcement and security challenges in the region, affecting countries adjacent to Myanmar through increased drug availability and related criminal networks. While seizures demonstrate some enforcement success, the actual supply of methamphetamine is estimated to be much larger,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 13:45
Criminal Illegal Alien Uses Vehicle to Attack ICE Officer in Sacramento, Remains at Large
On March 25, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempted to arrest Xa Lee, a fugitive illegal alien from Laos with an extensive criminal record including vehicle theft, DUIs, and felony firearm possession. During the vehicle stop in Sacramento, Lee attempted to escape by striking an ICE officer with his vehicle before fleeing the scene. The officer involved was injured but survived; Lee remains at large, posing an ongoing threat. This incident occurs amid a dramatic 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks targeting ICE officers, underscoring the rising dangers faced by immigration enforcement agents. The surge in attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 00:36
