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Myanmar confiscates narcotics worth over 7.5 mln USD

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.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar seized a large haul of narcoticsworth over 15.92 billion kyats (over 7.5 million USD) in Shan state, accordingto a release from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) onFebruary 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 atip-off, anti-narcotic police raided two houses in Tachilek town of easternShan state on February 13 and confiscated the narcotic drugs, it said.

Police arresteda suspect who was charged under the country's NarcoticDrugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

Furtherinvestigations are underway, it added./. 

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