Police seized more than 800 million kyat (US$586,600) worth of drugs and drug paraphernalia in Mong Hsat, eastern Shan State last week, but it has not been confirmed who the drugs belonged to.
Photo IPRD Monghsat Drugs seize in Monghsat 7 and 8 July 2020
The narcotics and related materials were in a ravine west of Palaung Pu Tung village in Mong Tawng village tract during a “clearance operation” in the area from July 7-8.
Locals in eastern Shan State have told SHAN that military-backed People’s Militia Forces are heavily involved in drug production in the region.
“The narcotics factory and the illicit drugs were ownerless they were captured. Local people know who make these things. Drug production is increasing every year,” Sai Tip, who lives in Tachilek, told SHAN.
Methamphetamine WY tablets, Methamphetamine powder, caffeine powder, nine generators and two gas cannisters were seized and transferred to the anti-narcotics police task force and continues to be under investigation. No one has been charged.
