The Government of Myanmar has designated the effective prevention, control, and elimination of drug trafficking and trading, which pose a serious threat to humanity, including future generations, as a national responsibility, and has been intensifying its efforts in this regard.
According to reports, the AA terrorist group was found to be involved in the attempted transportation of 3,438 kilogrammes of Ice and 2,198 kilogrammes of ketamine, with an estimated total value of K195.85 billion, intended for delivery to Rakhine State and Malaysia. These narcotics were successfully seized by the authorities.
The Government of Myanmar has been intensifying inspection and seizure operations along routes commonly used for drug trafficking. At the same time, joint anti-narcotics operations are being carried out in cooperation with neighbouring countries.
As a result of these efforts, drug traffickers have increasingly begun to exploit maritime routes, taking advantage of sea transport as an alternative to land routes.
It has also been reported that the AA terrorist group has been engaged in drug trafficking, using the proceeds from these illegal activities to purchase arms and ammunition for conducting terrorist operations in Rakhine State. The group has reportedly been committing acts of violence and oppression against innocent civilians.
According to information provided by residents who oppose drug trafficking and acts of terrorism, authorities learned that narcotic drugs from Shan State were to be transported via Yangon to Rakhine State and Malaysia on 24 September 2025.
Acting on this intelligence, security forces carried out interception and search operations. During the operation on the Hlegu–Hpaunggyi Road in Hlegu Township, they arrested Aung Khant Kyaw and Htet Wai Phyo, who were driving a Nissan Condor truck. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 1,439 kilogrammes of Ice valued at approximately K35.97 billion.
Based on the statements of the two detainees, security forces conducted further operations on 25 September. They arrested Zaw Win Tun and San Htun Kyaw at the Shwe Maung teashop near Danyingon Junction in Shwepyitha Township, who had allegedly rented and arranged vehicles for drug transportation.
In addition, at a residence in Sipinthar Village, Htantabin Township, authorities arrested Zaw Lin and Saw Zin Min Han, who had stored and concealed the narcotic drugs. From their possession, 1,999 kilogrammes of Ice worth approximately K49.97 billion were seized.
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