YANGON, Jul 23 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s authorities, seized 1,875 kg methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and 1.6 million stimulant tablets in Yangon region, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) reported, late last night.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police raided a house in Insein township of Yangon region, on Jul 12, and confiscated the narcotics, the CCDAC said.
A total of nine suspects in connection with the case were arrested, between Jul 12 and Jul 17, in the regions of Yangon, Bago and Mandalay, the report said.
Investigation showed that the narcotics were destined for Malaysian waters, the report said.
The suspects were charged under the country’s law, and further investigations are ongoing.– NNN-MNA
