POLICE in South China’s Hainan Province have detained 21 people involved in a cross-border drug trafficking ring and seized 11.7 kilogrammes of heroin, local authorities said Thursday.

Police in the city of Sanya also seized 190 grammes of methamphetamine, six cars used for transporting drugs and around $10,854 of drug money.

In an investigation that lasts a year, the Police found the suspects had been transporting drugs to Hainan from overseas in large quantities.

In July, Police launched raids in several cities in the province, leading to the detention.

Further investigation is underway. (Xinhua/NAN)

– Aug. 9, 2018 @ 11:29 GMT |