Myanmar further extends state emergency by six months on eve of military coup

Naypyidaw: Myanmar authorities on Wednesday extended the country's state of emergency for six months, citing ongoing terrorist attacks and drug trafficking.

Thailand: Drugs worth $8.2 million seized by police

Bangkok: Thai police have arrested four people and confiscated over 15 million pills of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs worth 300 million baht in what they say is one of the biggest drug busts of the year, media reported.

Singapore: Authorities execute first woman convict in nearly two decades for drug trafficking

Singapore authorities on Friday executed a woman for attempting to traffic an ounce of heroin,  the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said.

Pakistan's drug habit is endangering the region, says analyst

Islamabad:  Pakistan’s geographic location next to Afghanistan, the world’s largest producer of opium, places the country in a veritable front-row position in terms of drug trafficking, an activist said.

Philippines: Duterte promises to have son killed if proven guilty of drug trafficking

Manila, Sep 22 (IBNS): Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing a mass protest in the nation amid strict anti-drug operations, said he will order his son's death if found guilty of the charges he's facing, reports said.