Drugs Seizure : Over 900 million Kyats worth drugs seized

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The Myanmar Police Force has reported a significant drug bust in Thazi Township, Mandalay Region, seizing narcotics valued at over 900 million Kyats.

On June 26, at 7:30 AM, a combined team including members of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force intercepted a MITSUBISHI PAJERO driven by Nay Lin Aung (aka Nay Lin) near Kywetahtson Village, Thazi Township, Mandalay Region. The vehicle was traveling from Saikkhong Village, Hsihseng Township, Southern Shan State, to Tatkone Township.

Upon searching the vehicle, the combined team discovered and confiscated 100 blocks of heroin, with a total weight of 35 kilograms, 52,000 stimulant tablets and 1.1 kilograms of ketamine.

Investigations revealed that the seized drugs were being transported from Hsihseng Township to Tatkone Township. The suspect has been apprehended to take legal action. The Myanmar Police Force also stated that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

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