Illicit narcotics and precursor chemicals worth more than $7170 million were seized and 1,333 suspects arrested in a massive operation coordinated by Interpol worldwide.
The 39-day "Operation Lionfish V" started on June 23 targeted the trafficking of illicit drugs along air, land and maritime routes in 22 countries via a coordinated cross-border approach.
More than 291 tons of precursor chemicals and 35.5 tons of narcotics were seized.
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