Myanmar arrests three suspects in Yangon explosions
Three suspects involved in two blasts on November 25 at Yangon regional government office have been arrested, an official of Myanmar Police Force said on November 26.
Police seal off the blast scene at the Yangon regional government office (Photo: EPA/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Three suspects involved in two blasts on November 25 at the Yangon regional government office have been arrested, an official of Myanmar Police Force said on November 26.
Two women and one man were captured with materials used for making M-150 chemical bombs.
They admitted for involving in blasts at regional government office. Further investigation by the authorities is underway.
The explosions took place at around 5:30 p.m. (local time) in the office building, which lies in Dagon township. Police found two home-made M-150 chemical bombs in the building.
The explosions were similar in nature to other blasts in Yangon in the last few days - one at a local immigration office on November 24, and two others at two supermarkets on November 20 and on November 17.-VNA
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