In early August 2025, member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization carried out a sweeping joint operation targeting synthetic drug trafficking across borders. Coordinated from Urumqi, China, the five-day crackdown led to the seizure of large quantities of illegal substances and chemical precursors, along with thousands of arrests. Authorities focused on dismantling digital networks and intercepting smuggling routes, marking a significant step in regional cooperation against narcotics.
Source: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation