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| − | A December 2017 seizure of over 1.2 tons of methamphetamine (>$1,000,000,000 worth) was [[Australia]]'s largest drug bust.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-22/huge-methamphetamine-raid-off-geraldton/9280172<ref> In February 2018 the [[Indonesia]]n navy seized another 1.1 tons, in the same type of vessel that was seized in the earlier shipment.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-11/indonesian-navy-seize-1.1-tonne-of-ice-off-batam/9420636</ref> | + | A December 2017 seizure of over 1.2 tons of methamphetamine (>$1,000,000,000 worth) was [[Australia]]'s largest drug bust.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-22/huge-methamphetamine-raid-off-geraldton/9280172</ref> In February 2018 the [[Indonesia]]n navy seized another 1.1 tons, in the same type of vessel that was seized in the earlier shipment.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-11/indonesian-navy-seize-1.1-tonne-of-ice-off-batam/9420636</ref> |
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Methamphetamine is a synthetic drug first sythesised in 1893. It has been used to treat ADHD and obesity, but is rarely prescribed due to concerns of its addictive potential and neurotoxicity. It is strongly euphoric and is widely used recreationally. The smokable form is termed "ice" or "glass".
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History
The drug was used in WW2, especially by bomber pilots, to increase concentration and effectiveness at bombing. Its use caused problems of withdrawal.
Busts
A December 2017 seizure of over 1.2 tons of methamphetamine (>$1,000,000,000 worth) was Australia's largest drug bust.[1] In February 2018 the Indonesian navy seized another 1.1 tons, in the same type of vessel that was seized in the earlier shipment.[2]
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