Casting a spotlight on the brutal world of drug trafficking in Asia's Golden Triangle.<br/> <br />These men appeared in a southern China court on Friday, accused of slaughtering 13 sailors along the Mekong River.<br/> <br />It marked the second day of their trial, which has captivated the country.<br/> <br />The court heard the six suspects hijacked Chinese boats in Myanmar, bound the crew members and used the vessels to move heroin into Thailand, state TV said.<br/> <br />When they were done, prosecutors allege, the victims - seen here - were shot and dumped overboard.<br/> <br />Their family members attended the trial - many struggling to hold back tears.<br/> <br />The Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Loas meet, is a remote area that has long been a hotspot for herion production.
