Over 966,000 Stimulant Tablets Confiscated in Myanmar
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Synopsis
Myanmar authorities have intercepted 966,000 stimulant tablets in Shan state, with a total estimated value of 380 million kyats. The drugs were intended for trafficking, prompting ongoing investigations and charges against the suspects.
Key Takeaways
- Over 966,000 stimulant tablets seized.
- Street value exceeds 380 million kyats.
- Seizure occurred in Kengtung township.
- Drugs were trafficked from Mong Ping to Tachileik.
- Ongoing investigations and charges against suspects.
Yangon, Jan 20 (NationPress) Myanmar's law enforcement authorities have successfully confiscated 966,000 stimulant tablets in the Shan state, as reported by the official Global New Light of Myanmar on Monday.
Following a reliable tip-off, a collaborative anti-narcotics task force intercepted a vehicle in Kengtung township on January 16 and seized the illicit drugs.
The value of the confiscated drugs exceeds 380 million kyats (approximately $180,000), according to the report.
Investigations indicated that these stimulant tablets were set to be trafficked from Mong Ping township to Tachileik township within Shan state, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Individuals implicated in this case have been charged under national laws, with ongoing investigations in progress.
Earlier, on January 6, Myanmar authorities had also confiscated 91 kg of heroin in eastern Shan state, as per the state-run daily Myanma Alinn.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police conducted a search of a vehicle in Kengtung township on January 1, seizing the narcotics, the report detailed.
The street value of the confiscated heroin was estimated at 1.365 billion kyats (about $650,000), leading to the arrest of two suspects.
According to investigations, these drugs were being transported from Kunhing township to Tachileik township in Shan state.
Charges have been filed against the suspects under the country’s laws, with further inquiries ongoing.
On January 4, authorities reported the seizure of 60 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) in eastern Shan state, according to the state-run daily The Mirror.
Acting on another tip-off, anti-narcotics police had searched a vehicle in Kengtung township on December 30 and confiscated the narcotics, the report noted.
The black market value of the seized drugs was approximately 480 million kyats (around $228,571), resulting in the arrest of one suspect.
Investigations revealed that these drugs were being transported from Mong Ping township to Tachileik township in Shan state.
The suspect was charged according to the country's laws, and further investigations are underway.
On January 3, it was reported that authorities had confiscated 40.2 kg of heroin and 200,000 stimulant tablets in the same region.
Following another tip-off, anti-narcotics police conducted a search in Mong Pan township on December 28, 2024, resulting in the seizure of the narcotics.
These confiscated drugs were valued at around 540 million kyats (approximately $257,142), leading to the arrest of two suspects.
Charges were filed against the suspects in accordance with the law, and further investigations are ongoing.
