Illegal gates have been opened along the banks of the Thaungyin River in Myawady Township, Kayin State, where armed terrorist groups have been collecting money to import, store, and distribute illegal goods from abroad. Tatmadaw has now regained control of such area and is demolishing those trade gates and warehouses used for storing and distributing such goods.

During the demolition operation, the security and demolition teams, along with machinery, vehicles, and equipment, inspected the Subgate-35 area also domestically known as Aung Power Gate-2 in Ward No 5 of Myawady yesterday morning and demolished a warehouse measuring 120 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 25 feet high.

“We began inspecting and clearing warehouses, marina guard posts, marina guard houses, and cargo ramps at 30 illegally opened border trade gates along the Thaungyin River in Myawady on 31 October. The completed clearances include Gate-19, Kyaukphya Gate, Kapawhtoo Gate, Gate-14, Gate 8/Subgate-8, Gate-9, Gate-18 which is also known as Nay Soe Mya Gate, Gate-13, and Subgate-10, also known as Gate-999,” an official explained.

In addition, the demolishing team inspected and cleared Outpost 2, Outpost 3 of Gate-12, Outpost 1 of Gate-14, and Outpost 5 of Grand Myawady Gate, as well as the decommissioned gates of Thaphanpin, Thaepon, Kyauktan, and Mame.

“Goods are not being imported through the official trade zones designated by the government; instead, they are being brought into Myanmar by paying money at illegal gates. As a result, the State loses a significant amount of tax revenue. The neighbouring country does not lose any tax revenue by opening official checkpoints near these illegal import routes. However, this practice encourages illegal trade, so goods should be imported only through designated legal trade routes,” said a resident.

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