<h1>Indonesian authorities arrest 285 suspected drug traffickers, seize half ton narcotics in nationwide crackdown</h1> Indonesian authorities arrested 285 suspected drug traffickers during a two-month nationwide crackdown across 20 provinces, seizing over half a ton of various narcotics including crystal meth, marijuana, and ecstasy. The operation targeted 29 women and seven foreign nationals from multiple countries. Officials also uncovered money laundering schemes and confiscated assets worth approximately $1.5 million. The crackdown reflects ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in a country that serves as a major Southeast Asian smuggling hub despite strict drug laws that can result in death penalty convictions.