N. Korea ship raided on suspected drug violations, 3 men held

N. Korea ship raided on suspected drug violations, 3 men held

SAKAIMINATO, Japan - Police officers search the North Korean freighter Turubong-1 at Sakai port in Tottori Prefecture on May 12 on suspicion of the ship being used to smuggle stimulants to Japan.

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