300 blocks of heroin seized in Tachilek

A total of 300 blocks of heroin weighing 105 kilogrammes worth over K1.5 billion was impounded in Tachilek, Shan State (East), as stated by the Myanmar Police Force.
A combined team consisting of the anti-narcotics police stopped and searched the two Toyota Crowns and found 300 blocks of heroin weighing 105 kilogrammes worth K1.575 billion from Sai Wunna, Nyi Lin (aka) Aik Htun and Aung Win in Weinkyauk Ward, Tachilek, at 5:30 pm on 9 July.
According to further investigation, the drugs were to be carried from Namsang, Shan State (South) to Tachilek, Shan State (East). Legal action has been taken against them, and those involved in the case are being investigated. — MNA/KZL