Over K3.65 Billion worth of Narcotics Seized in Mongping and Kyaukpyu Townships

The combined team comprising Anti-Narcotics Task Force members across the country are putting an emphasis on seizure of narcotic drugs and drug-trafficking. In this regard:

  • Acting on a tip-off, a combined team conducted a search on a TOYOTA SUCCEED vehicle heading from Mongping to Mong Pu Awn near Nakhaw village in Mongping Township of Eastern Shan state, driven by Sai Oo Pei Ta, accompanied by Ma Nan Shein Awm and Sai Kaw on 16 September. They seized 100 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) on the vehicle.
  • According to the confession of the offenders, 50 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 30 kg of ketamine were seized at the residence of Aike Wan in Mongping Township. In total, the team seized K1.45 billion worth of 150 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 30 kg of ketamine, and the offenders plotted to carry out drug-trafficking to Monghpyak Township from Kengtung Township.    
  • Acting on a tip-off, a combined team searched a motorboat in Kyaukpyu Township of the coast of Rakhine and arrested Mya Lwin, Min Min Soe, Thant Sin Naing, and Naing Lin Htun together with over K2.2 billion worth of 1,478,000 stimulant tablets on 23 September. The team arrested Zaw Min Oo (aka) Ko Zaw and Pyae Phyo Maung who involved in drug trafficking on 24 September.
  • The offenders plotted to carry out drug-trafficking to Yangon Region from Shan State.

Legal action has been taken against them under the law, and officials are conducting ongoing investigations to identify the chain drug-related offenders. Again, money profits and the property of the offenders involved in the drug-related crimes will be taken actions under Anti-Money Laundering Law, it is reported.

Source: GNLM (28-9-2024)

  • Over K3.65 billion worth of 150 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), 30 kg of ketamine and 1,478,000 stimulant tablets were seized in Mongping and Kyaukpyu Townships.
engdate: 
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 14:00
month: 
October, 2024