South Korea intercepts 180 kg of illegal drugs in first quarter

South Korean customs authorities have seized 180 kilograms of illegal drugs at the border in the opening quarter of this year. Officials confirmed detecting 302 narcotics smuggling cases between January and March, a notable 13% rise in incidents compared to the same period last year, even as the total volume seized dropped by 5%. Methamphetamine accounted for the bulk of the haul at 124 kilograms, followed by synthetic drugs and cannabis. One alarming trend stood out: drug smuggling via air trav