YANGON, Aug 12 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 19.8 kg of heroin and 600,000 stimulant tablets, in western Sagaing region, the state-run daily, The Mirror, reported today.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotic police, intercepted a vehicle in Kale township of Sagaing region on Wednesday, and confiscated the drugs, the report said.
The confiscated drugs are approximately worth 2.19 billion kyats (about 0.67 million U.S. dollars), the report said.
Investigation showed that, the drugs were being transported to Kale township of Sagaing region from Shan state, it said. Two suspects were arrested in the case, it added.
The suspects were charged in accordance with the country’s laws, and further investigations are ongoing, the report said.– NNN-MNA
