Illustrative image (Photo: BBC) Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar seized a large haul of narcotics worth over 15.92 billion kyats (over 7.5 million USD) in Shan state, according to a release from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on February 16.
The seized included 580 kg of methamphetamine (ICE), 27.4 million stimulant tablets, four tons of caffeine and related materials, and four cars.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotic police raided two houses in Tachilek town of eastern Shan state on February 13 and confiscated the narcotic drugs, it said.
Police arrested a suspect who was charged under the country's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
Further investigations are underway, it added./.
VNA
